SAT Reading & Writing: Logical Connectors and Transitions
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The concept, explained
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Every transition signals a logical relationship. Identify whether the relationship is: addition, contrast, cause-effect, example, sequence, or concession.
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Addition: furthermore, moreover, additionally, also, in addition.
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Cause/result: therefore, thus, consequently, as a result, hence.
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Example/illustration: for instance, for example, specifically, in particular.
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Concession: admittedly, granted, while it is true that, to be sure.
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Process: read both sentences, identify their relationship, then pick the transition that matches — never guess by familiarity.
- ✗ Using 'therefore' (cause→effect) when the second idea is simply related but not a logical consequence of the first.
- ✗ Confusing 'however' (contrast) with 'moreover' (addition) — the direction of the relationship is opposite.
SAT-style practice
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