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CONJUNCTIONS & TRANSITION WORDS

Olumsuz bir ifadeye katılmak için de kullanılırlar.
▪ Many mathematicians do not think that mathematics is a static and unchanging field. On the contrary / Quite the
contrary / In contrast, they see it as a field of study that is ever-changing.
(on the one hand) ... on the other hand
Zıt anlam ifade edilen bazı durumlarda “on the one hand” ile “on the other hand” birlikte kullanıldığında “Bir
yandan … diğer yandan …” anlamına gelir.
▪ On the one hand, mobile phones have made communication easier and more efficient than ever before. On the
other (hand), they have created a world where people are constantly glued to their phones and disconnected from
their surroundings.
“On the other hand”, “on the one hand” yapısı olmadan da “diğer bir yandan” anlamında kullanılır. “On the
contrary” gibi zıtlık bildirmesine rağmen kullanımı farklıdır. Kendisinden önce gelen ifadeyi kabul ettiği gibi
ona zıt bir ifadeyi de anlatır.
▪ The use of rooftop solar panels has become increasingly popular in recent years due to their environmental and
economic advantages. On the other hand, it has been argued that they can reduce the aesthetic value of a building,
as they appear unattractive.
▪ The use of rooftop solar panels is said to have become popular in recent years due to their environmental and
economic advantages. On the contrary, the number of people who have them installed is much lower than thought.
instead
“… yerine” anlamına gelir. İkinci cümlenin başında kullanıldığı gibi sonunda da kullanılabilir.
▪ Archaeologists could have dug out artefacts and relics of bygone eras. Instead, they decided to preserve them in
situ, ensuring that the cultural heritage of each site is retained for future generations.
▪ Archaeologists could have dug out artefacts and relics of bygone eras. They decided to preserve them in situ,
ensuring that the cultural heritage of each site is retained for future generations instead.
even so
“Yine de” anlamına gelir. İkinci cümlenin başında kullanılır.
▪ We have had some rain over the last few weeks. Even so, the drought we have been facing is far from over.
▪ Switzerland has one of the best rail transportation systems in the world; even so, there is still room for improvement.
all the same
“Yine de” anlamına gelir. İkinci cümlenin başında kullanılabileceği gibi sonunda da kullanılabilir.
▪ There was not much snow on Uludağ this year. All the same, a large majority of tourists preferred winter tourism
there.
▪ There was not much snow on Uludağ this year; a large majority of tourists preferred winter tourism there all the
same.

5. Additional Support or Evidence
A. Transitional Words and Phrases
Genel olarak “bundan başka, buna ek olarak, dahası, ilaveten” anlamlarına gelirler. İkinci cümlenin başında
kullanılır ve kendilerinden sonra virgül alırlar. Video 9.9

besides furthermore moreover in addition additionally what’s more

▪ The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked debate about the ethical and social implications of this
technology. Besides, AI is seen as a potential threat to the labour force due to its ability to replace humans in certain
jobs.
▪ Social media may badly affect youngsters by limiting face-to-face interaction. Moreover, it may also lead to addiction
and further disconnect them from the real world.
▪ Studies have shown that Sudoku increases concentration and stimulates logical thinking. In addition, it reduces the
risk of developing dementia later in life.
▪ Playing a musical instrument can improve verbal memory, spatial reasoning, and literacy skills. Additionally, it has
been proven to relieve stress by lowering the heart rate and blood pressure.

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