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Topic Summary - Conjunctions and Transition Words

“So that” Expressing Purpose or “So (that)” Expressing Result?
⃣ Sonuç bildiren “so” bağlacı “so that” olarak kullanıldığında amaç bildiren “so that” ile ayrımına dikkat etmeliyiz.
▪ You should avoid contact with people who have colds or are sick with other infections, so (that) you can prevent yourself from
becoming ill. (Expressing result=therefore)
▪ You should avoid contact with people who have colds or are sick with other infections so that you can prevent yourself from
becoming ill. (Expressing purpose=in order that)
⃣ Amaç bildiren “so that” ile past tense kullanılmaz, ancak past modal (would / could / would be able to) kullanılabilir.
▪ After graduating from medical school, he obtained additional training and certifications so that he would become a successful
surgeon. (Expressing purpose)
▪ After graduating from medical school, he obtained additional training and certifications, so (that) he became a successful
surgeon. (Expressing result)
⃣ Amaç bildiren “so that” ile “was / were able to” kullanılmaz.
▪ She properly prepared her presentation so that / in order that she could get her ideas across and succeeded in making an
impact on the audience. (Expressing purpose)
▪ She properly prepared her presentation, (so that) she was able to get her ideas across and succeeded in making an impact
on the audience. (Expressing result)
⃣ Amaç bildiren “so that” cümlenin başında da ortasında da kullanılabilir. Fakat sonuç bildiren “so that” cümlenin başına
getirilemez.
▪ So that radioactive wastes can be eliminated safely, they must be kept in appropriate containers and transported to a
designated disposal site.

in the event that
⃣ “Durumunda, takdirde, ihtimaline karşı” anlamlarına gelir.
▪ In the event that a fire breaks out, it is essential to have an evacuation plan in place so that everyone in the building can safely
make their way to the exit.
▪ You could contact the airline directly and request compensation for the inconvenience in the event that you are not able to
board the plane because of the airline’s cancelling or delaying your flight.
for fear that
⃣ “Korkusuyla” anlamına gelir.
Present tense + for fear that + may / might / should
▪ Environmentalists advocate reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to renewables for fear that continued reliance on
fossil fuels may lead to irreversible damage to the planet.
Past tense + for fear that + might / should
▪ A great number of countries adopted strict regulations and safety protocols for fear that nuclear power plants might pose
a risk to public safety.
in case
⃣ “Durumunda, -sı halinde, ihtimaline karşı, eğer diye” anlamlarına gelir.
▪ One should have travel insurance that covers emergency medical treatment back home in case a car accident happens while
travelling in a foreign country.
lest
⃣ “Diye, olmasın diye, korkusu ile” anlamlarına gelir. Cümle yapısı olarak olumlu ancak anlam olarak olumsuz bir anlama sahiptir.
▪ The crew members of a vessel need to ensure that all passengers are seated properly before setting sail lest an unfortunate
accident should occur. (Talihsiz bir kaza olmasın diye…)
▪ The crew members of a vessel need to ensure that all passengers are seated properly before setting sail in case an unfortunate
accident may occur. (Talihsiz bir kaza olur diye…)
B. Prepositional Phrases
Bu yapılar ana cümle ile amaç bildiren ifadeleri bağlamak için kullanılır.

for the purpose of
in order (not) to with a view to
gerund
so as (not) to + infinitive with the aim of +
noun clause
(not) to for fear of
in the event of

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