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CONJUNCTIONS & TRANSITIONS

as a consequence
Excavations in Türkiye have unearthed ancient artefacts of multiple civilisations. As a consequence, we now know
more about the region’s history.
on this / that account
Turkish culture places importance on strong communal bonds and hospitality. On this account, sharing meals with
family and friends is a tradition.
The Mediterranean diet, with its focus on fresh vegetables, olive oil, and lean proteins, contributes to a lower risk of
heart disease and longer life expectancy on that account.

3. Time
Bu yapılar, olayların veya eylemlerin birbirine göre ne zaman gerçekleştiğini belirtmek amacıyla kullanılır.
A. Conjunctions

after
“... -dan / -den sonra” anlamına gelir.
We went for a walk in the park after the rain stopped.
before
“... -dan / -den önce” anlamına gelir.
Before Katie went to bed, she turned off all the lights and locked all the doors.
(ever) since
“... -dan / -den beri” anlamına gelir.
I have been trying to make new friends (ever) since I moved to a new city.
as soon as
“Yapar yapmaz, olur olmaz” anlamlarına gelir.
Students began to prepare themselves for the upcoming tests as soon as they completed their final projects.
once
“Yapar yapmaz, olur olmaz” anlamlarına gelir.
Once I have completed my tasks for the day, I can finally relax and enjoy some free time.
when
“… -dığında / -diğinde, … -ınca / -ince” anlamlarına gelir.
When the kids finished their meals, they ran outside to play in the backyard.
as
“... iken” anlamına gelir.
As the sun set, the sky transformed into an amazing palette of bright colours.
while
“... -ken, esnasında, sırasında” anlamlarına gelir.
Passengers were enjoying the beautiful scenery of the countryside while the train was speeding down the tracks.
by the time
“... -ıncaya / -inceye kadar, ... -a / -e kadar” anlamlarına gelir.
By the time the guests arrive, the host will have finished preparing the food and decorations.
until
“… -a / -e kadar” anlamına gelir.
Until the assignments are submitted, the students must work hard to complete them on time.

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