SAT Transitions

Addition / Agreement

A concept in writing that shows agreement or adds information. Type of relationship: Addition / Agreement.

furthermore

Adds a new point to support the same idea. Type of relationship: Addition / Agreement.

moreover

Adds a new point to support the same idea. Type of relationship: Addition / Agreement.

in addition

Introduces supplementary information. Type of relationship: Addition / Agreement.

also

Introduces supplementary information. Type of relationship: Addition / Agreement.

as well

Introduces supplementary information. Type of relationship: Addition / Agreement.

similarly

Shows a similarity or parallel. Type of relationship: Addition / Agreement.

likewise

Shows a similarity or parallel. Type of relationship: Addition / Agreement.

in the same way

Shows a similarity or parallel. Type of relationship: Addition / Agreement.

indeed

Emphasizes agreement or confirmation. Type of relationship: Addition / Agreement.

certainly

Emphasizes agreement or confirmation. Type of relationship: Addition / Agreement.

of course

Emphasizes agreement or confirmation. Type of relationship: Addition / Agreement.

Contrast / Contradiction

A concept in writing that highlights differences or opposing ideas. Type of relationship: Contrast / Contradiction.

however

Introduces a contrast to previous information. Type of relationship: Contrast / Contradiction.

nevertheless

Introduces a contrast to previous information. Type of relationship: Contrast / Contradiction.

nonetheless

Introduces a contrast to previous information. Type of relationship: Contrast / Contradiction.

on the other hand

Presents a directly opposing perspective. Type of relationship: Contrast / Contradiction.

conversely

Presents a directly opposing perspective. Type of relationship: Contrast / Contradiction.

by contrast

Presents a directly opposing perspective. Type of relationship: Contrast / Contradiction.

yet

Acknowledges a limitation while maintaining an argument. Type of relationship: Contrast / Contradiction.

still

Acknowledges a limitation while maintaining an argument. Type of relationship: Contrast / Contradiction.

although

Acknowledges a limitation while maintaining an argument. Type of relationship: Contrast / Contradiction.

despite this

Shows something happens regardless of obstacles. Type of relationship: Contrast / Contradiction.

in spite of

Shows something happens regardless of obstacles. Type of relationship: Contrast / Contradiction.

notwithstanding

Shows something happens regardless of obstacles. Type of relationship: Contrast / Contradiction.

Cause & Effect

A relationship in writing that shows how one event leads to another. Type of relationship: Cause & Effect.

therefore

Indicates a direct result or outcome. Type of relationship: Cause & Effect.

thus

Indicates a direct result or outcome. Type of relationship: Cause & Effect.

consequently

Indicates a direct result or outcome. Type of relationship: Cause & Effect.

as a result

Shows an effect following from a cause. Type of relationship: Cause & Effect.

hence

Shows an effect following from a cause. Type of relationship: Cause & Effect.

accordingly

Shows an effect following from a cause. Type of relationship: Cause & Effect.

because

Introduces a reason or cause. Type of relationship: Cause & Effect.

since

Introduces a reason or cause. Type of relationship: Cause & Effect.

due to

Introduces a reason or cause. Type of relationship: Cause & Effect.

for this reason

Links an effect back to its cause. Type of relationship: Cause & Effect.

on account of this

Links an effect back to its cause. Type of relationship: Cause & Effect.

Sequence / Time

A structure in writing that indicates the order of events or steps. Type of relationship: Sequence / Time.

first

Indicates a sequence or steps. Type of relationship: Sequence / Time.

second

Indicates a sequence or steps. Type of relationship: Sequence / Time.

finally

Indicates a sequence or steps. Type of relationship: Sequence / Time.

previously

Establishes a time relationship. Type of relationship: Sequence / Time.

subsequently

Establishes a time relationship. Type of relationship: Sequence / Time.

meanwhile

Establishes a time relationship. Type of relationship: Sequence / Time.

to begin with

Organizes the structure of ideas. Type of relationship: Sequence / Time.

following this

Organizes the structure of ideas. Type of relationship: Sequence / Time.

initially

Shows progression over time. Type of relationship: Sequence / Time.

eventually

Shows progression over time. Type of relationship: Sequence / Time.

ultimately

Shows progression over time. Type of relationship: Sequence / Time.

Example / Illustration

A method of supporting arguments with specific instances or cases. Type of relationship: Example / Illustration.

for example

Provides a concrete example. Type of relationship: Example / Illustration.

for instance

Provides a concrete example. Type of relationship: Example / Illustration.

specifically

Provides a concrete example to illustrate. Type of relationship: Example / Illustration.

as an illustration

Clarifies a point through an example. Type of relationship: Example / Illustration.

namely

Specifies or elaborates on a general statement. Type of relationship: Example / Illustration.

such as

Specifies or elaborates on a general statement. Type of relationship: Example / Illustration.

particularly

Specifies or elaborates on a general statement. Type of relationship: Example / Illustration.

in particular

Focuses attention on a specific detail. Type of relationship: Example / Illustration.

to be specific

Focuses attention on a specific detail. Type of relationship: Example / Illustration.

Emphasis / Importance

A technique used in writing to stress the significance of a point. Type of relationship: Emphasis / Importance.

importantly

Calls attention to crucial information. Type of relationship: Emphasis / Importance.

significantly

Calls attention to crucial information. Type of relationship: Emphasis / Importance.

notably

Calls attention to crucial information. Type of relationship: Emphasis / Importance.

above all

Indicates the highest priority or significance. Type of relationship: Emphasis / Importance.

most importantly

Indicates the highest priority or significance. Type of relationship: Emphasis / Importance.

in fact

Emphasizes the truth or reality of a statement. Type of relationship: Emphasis / Importance.

actually

Emphasizes the truth or reality of a statement. Type of relationship: Emphasis / Importance.

to emphasize

Directs focus to a specific point. Type of relationship: Emphasis / Importance.

it should be noted

Directs focus to a specific point. Type of relationship: Emphasis / Importance.

Conclusion / Summary

The final part of a piece of writing that recaps the main ideas or findings. Type of relationship: Conclusion / Summary.

in conclusion

Introduces a final statement to conclude. Type of relationship: Conclusion / Summary.

overall

Presents a condensed version of the argument. Type of relationship: Conclusion / Summary.

in summary

Presents a condensed version of the argument. Type of relationship: Conclusion / Summary.

in brief

Presents a condensed version of the argument. Type of relationship: Conclusion / Summary.

ultimately

Offers a final perspective or outcome. Type of relationship: Conclusion / Summary.

finally

Offers a final perspective or outcome. Type of relationship: Conclusion / Summary.

in the end

Offers a final perspective or outcome. Type of relationship: Conclusion / Summary.

thus

Presents a logical conclusion. Type of relationship: Conclusion / Summary.

therefore

Presents a logical conclusion. Type of relationship: Conclusion / Summary.

consequently

Presents a logical conclusion. Type of relationship: Conclusion / Summary.