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CONJUNCTIONS AND TRANSITION WORDS

thereby
▪ Adults of all ages should engage in regular physical activity, eat a healthier diet, get enough sleep, and thereby
reduce their risk of developing heart disease.
▪ When rivers overflow their banks, wetlands have the capacity to hold or even absorb the excess water, thereby
helping to control flooding.
accordingly
▪ Antioxidants are renowned for their ability to protect cells from the damage that free radicals cause. Accordingly,
incorporating antioxidant-rich foods into your diet may have numerous health benefits.
consequently
▪ Sharks’ bodies are made of cartilage, which gives them a flexible and agile form. Consequently, they are able to
move more quickly and efficiently through the water.
that’s why
▪ Throughout the life cycle, Omega-3 fatty acids are required for growth and development. That’s why all humans
should include them in their diets.
for this reason
▪ Tropical mosquitoes are carriers of many deadly diseases; for this reason, it is important to take measures to
prevent their bites.
as a result
▪ The organisms in an ecosystem interact with each other in different ways, and organisms can also move from one
ecosystem to another. As a result, establishing the boundaries of protection for a specific ecosystem would probably
be challenging.
as a consequence
▪ Machines are becoming increasingly advanced in their ability to perform tasks traditionally done by humans. As a
consequence, many workers are concerned about the possibility of job displacement.
on this / that account
▪ Extreme sports can be dangerous and require a high level of skill and experience. On this account, the decision to
engage in them should not be taken lightly.
▪ Tree pruning helps maintain the healthy and attractive appearance of trees and should be done regularly to promote
their growth and longevity on that account.
3. Purpose

A. Conjunctions
Bu bağlaçlar amaç bildirir ve ana cümle ile yan cümleyi bağlamak için kullanılır. Bu cümleler arasında zaman
uyumu bulunmalıdır. Video 9.4

so that in order that for fear that lest + clause

so that / in order that
“Böylece, için, diye, -mesi için” anlamlarına gelir. Ana cümle ve yan cümle arasında zaman uyumu aşağıdaki gibi sağlanır.
PRESENT
Main Clause Subordinate Clause
Simple Present
Simple Present
Present Continuous + so that / in order that + can
Present Perfect may
might
Present Perfect Continuous should
Simple Future
will / will be able to

▪ Greenhouses are designed to regulate temperature and humidity levels for plants so that they can thrive in an
optimal environment.
▪ Reforestation efforts have been undertaken in order that future generations will be able to benefit from the
environmental and economic advantages that forests provide.

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