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Why custom sets beat generic lists

Transition words are one of the most testable parts of SAT Writing, and SAT transition words flashcards work best when they match the list your teacher or prep book actually uses.

  • Sort words into addition, contrast, cause and effect, and example groups.
  • Check each card against a sentence from a practice passage.
  • Add any word you keep missing to a separate review deck.
  • Review a few minutes daily rather than cramming the night before.
Example SAT transition words flashcards
FurthermoreAdds another supporting point that agrees with the one before.
NeverthelessShows contrast: the second idea holds despite the first.
ConsequentlyIntroduces a result that follows from the statement before it.
In contrastSignals a clear difference between two ideas being compared.
For instanceIntroduces a specific example that supports the claim before it.
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Upload a PDF, slides, a DOCX, plain notes or a photo of a page, and get cards drawn from that exact text.

Spaced repetition

Cards you miss come back sooner, so contrast and cause-and-effect words stick past the week before test day.

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Upload your source

Add the transition word list, a practice passage or your notes in PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or image form.

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Review on a schedule

Study the deck, mark what you miss, and let spaced repetition bring the hard words back first.

Most of the words fall into a few groups: addition, contrast, cause and effect, and examples. The test rewards knowing what job each word does in a sentence, so a card that pairs the word with its meaning and a short example is more useful than a bare list.

Printable sets you find online are fine as a starting point, but they will not include the words your own practice tests missed. A set generated from your notes covers those gaps, and spaced review keeps them in memory over the weeks before the test.

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Frequently asked questions

How many SAT transition words should I memorize?

Focus on the common groups of addition, contrast, cause and effect, and examples, since the test asks what a word does in a sentence. Start with the words in your own prep book, then add any you keep missing on practice questions.

What is the best way to study transition words for the SAT?

Practice them in context by sorting words into categories and using each one in a sentence rather than reciting a list. Spaced review helps you keep the words in memory after the test-prep week ends.

Can I export these flashcards to Anki or CSV?

Exports are a paid feature. The Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, while the free plan lets you study in the browser.

Is there a free way to try it first?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus.

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