While I was walking home, I saw an old friend. İki parçanın öznesi aynı: I. Bu durumda İngilizce kısaltır: While walking home, I saw an old friend.
1Tam ve kısa
| Tam | Kısa |
|---|---|
| When she was asked, she refused. | When asked, she refused. |
| If it is possible, call me. | If possible, call me. |
| Though he was tired, he finished. | Though tired, he finished. |
| Once it is finished, the report will be sent. | Once finished, the report will be sent. |
if possible, if necessary, as expected kalıplaşmıştır; hazır öğren.
2Aynı özne mi?
| Cümle | Doğru mu? |
|---|---|
| While walking home, I saw him. | doğru: yürüyen de gören de I |
| While walking home, the rain started. | yanlış: yağmur yürümez |
| While I was walking home, the rain started. | doğru: tam hâl, iki ayrı özne |
Türkçede "Eve yürürken yağmur başladı" doğaldır; Türkçe "-ken"in öznesini bağlamdan tamamlar. İngilizce tamamlamaz: kısa parçanın öznesi, cümlenin öznesidir.
3Sıra sana
Kısalt; kısaltılamıyorsa "olmaz" yaz. Sonra altındaki cevaplara bak.
- While I was waiting for the bus, I read the news.
- When it is heated, ice melts.
- While we were having dinner, the lights went out.
- If it is necessary, we can work on Saturday.
Cevaplar: While waiting for the bus, I read the news. · When heated, ice melts. · olmaz: özneler farklı (we, the lights) · If necessary, we can work on Saturday.