Adverb Clauses
time · cause · contrast · condition · purpose
Adverb clause, ana cümledeki eylemin ne zaman, neden, hangi koşulda, hangi amaçla veya hangi zıtlığa rağmen gerçekleştiğini açıklar. YÖKDİL Sağlık tarzında en çok bağlacın anlamı, bağlaçtan sonra cümle mi isim mi geldiği ve zaman uyumu ölçülür.
Adverb Clause Mantığı
why, when, under what condition?Adverb clause ana cümleye zarf gibi hizmet eder. Tek başına bilgi verir ama asıl görevi ana cümledeki olayı açıklamaktır. Genellikle bağlaç + özne + fiil yapısıyla kurulur.
Cümle alır
because / although / if / when gibi bağlaçlardan sonra özne ve fiil gelir.
İsim alanlar ayrıdır
because of / due to / despite / in spite of ardından isim veya -ing gelir.
Virgül
Yan cümle başta gelirse genellikle virgül kullanılır; sonda gelirse çoğu zaman virgül gerekmez.
Time Clauses
when, while, before, after, until, onceEylemlerin zaman ilişkisini kurar
very frequent| Bağlaç | Özgün tıp örneği | Doğal Türkçe |
|---|---|---|
| when | When the thyroid gland produces too little hormone, body processes slow down.🔊 | Tiroid bezi çok az hormon ürettiğinde vücut süreçleri yavaşlar. |
| while | The nurse monitored his pulse while the doctor examined the wound.🔊 | Doktor yarayı incelerken hemşire nabzını takip etti. |
| before | Patients must not eat before the blood test is performed.🔊 | Kan testi yapılmadan önce hastalar yemek yememelidir. |
| after | After the dose was reduced, the side effects became milder.🔊 | Doz azaltıldıktan sonra yan etkiler hafifledi. |
| until | The patient remained in isolation until the test came back negative.🔊 | Test negatif çıkana kadar hasta izolasyonda kaldı. |
| once | Once the diagnosis is confirmed, treatment should begin immediately.🔊 | Tanı doğrulanır doğrulanmaz tedavi hemen başlamalıdır. |
Cause / Reason Clauses
because, since, asNeden-sonuç ilişkisi kurar
because + clause| Yapı | Özgün tıp örneği | Not |
|---|---|---|
| because + cümle | The surgery was postponed because the patient had a fever.🔊 | Ateşi olduğu için ameliyat ertelendi. |
| since + cümle | Since she is diabetic, her diet must be controlled carefully.🔊 | Bilinen neden cümle başında verilir. |
| as + cümle | As the symptoms worsened, the doctor ordered additional tests.🔊 | Belirtiler kötüleştiği için doktor ek test istedi. |
| because of + isim | The drug was withdrawn because of its severe side effects.🔊 | Because of ardından cümle değil isim gelir. |
Contrast Clauses
although, even though, while, whereasBeklenenin tersini anlatır
contrast logic| Bağlaç | Özgün tıp örneği | Doğal Türkçe |
|---|---|---|
| although | Although the treatment was painful, it improved his mobility.🔊 | Tedavi acı verici olsa da hareket kabiliyetini artırdı. |
| even though | Even though the operation is common, it still carries risks.🔊 | Ameliyat yaygın olsa da hâlâ risk taşır. |
| while | While antibiotics can save lives, overuse may lead to resistance.🔊 | Antibiyotikler hayat kurtarabilirken aşırı kullanım direnç doğurabilir. |
| whereas | The first drug reduced pain, whereas the second reduced inflammation.🔊 | İlk ilaç ağrıyı azaltırken ikinci ilaç iltihabı azalttı. |
| despite + isim | Despite the risks, the procedure was necessary.🔊 | Risklere rağmen işlem gerekliydi. |
Condition Clauses
if, unless, provided that, as long asBir sonucun hangi şartta gerçekleşeceğini anlatır
condition| Bağlaç | Özgün tıp örneği | Anlam |
|---|---|---|
| if | If symptoms appear, the drug should be stopped at once.🔊 | Belirtiler ortaya çıkarsa ilaç hemen bırakılmalıdır. |
| unless | The infection will spread unless it is treated early.🔊 | Erken tedavi edilmezse enfeksiyon yayılır. |
| provided that | The patient can leave the hospital provided that the fever remains low.🔊 | Ateş düşük kaldığı takdirde hasta hastaneden ayrılabilir. |
| as long as | The wound will heal as long as it is kept clean.🔊 | Temiz tutulduğu sürece yara iyileşir. |
| in case | Take the inhaler with you in case your breathing gets worse.🔊 | Solunumun kötüleşirse diye inhaleri yanına al. |
Purpose Clauses
so that, in order that, so as toAmaç bildirir: ne için?
purpose| Yapı | Özgün tıp örneği | Not |
|---|---|---|
| so that + modal | The nurse lowered the bed so that the patient could rest.🔊 | Hemşire, hasta dinlenebilsin diye yatağı alçalttı. |
| in order that | The samples were labelled carefully in order that errors could be avoided.🔊 | Hatalardan kaçınılabilsin diye numuneler dikkatle etiketlendi. |
| so as to + verb | Doctors isolated the patient so as to prevent the virus from spreading.🔊 | Virüsün yayılmasını önlemek için hastayı izole ettiler. |
| in order to + verb | The team ran more tests in order to confirm the diagnosis.🔊 | Ekip tanıyı doğrulamak için daha fazla test yaptı. |
Result / Degree Clauses
so...that, such...thatSonuç ve derece bildirir
so / such| Yapı | Özgün tıp örneği | Mantık |
|---|---|---|
| so + adjective + that | The pain was so severe that the patient could not walk.🔊 | Ağrı o kadar şiddetliydi ki hasta yürüyemedi. |
| such + noun + that | It was such a serious infection that immediate treatment was required.🔊 | O kadar ciddi bir enfeksiyondu ki acil tedavi gerekti. |
| so much / many | The clinic received so many patients that extra staff were needed.🔊 | Klinik o kadar çok hasta kabul etti ki ek personele ihtiyaç duyuldu. |
YÖKDİL Kalibresi İnteraktif Quiz
10 advanced adverb clause questions1. ---- the new drug significantly reduced inflammation in the majority of patients, a small subgroup nevertheless experienced severe nausea and persistent dizziness throughout the trial.
2. The clinical team decided to repeat the entire blood analysis ---- the first sample had almost certainly been contaminated during collection on the ward.
3. According to the protocol, the patient must not be discharged from intensive care ---- his oxygen saturation remains below the level considered safe.
4. The nurse labelled every tube and cross-checked each name carefully ---- the samples taken from different patients would not be confused in the laboratory.
5. Experienced clinicians recommend that treatment be started ---- the very first symptoms appear, since early intervention dramatically improves the chances of recovery.
6. A deep surgical wound will almost never heal properly ---- the underlying infection is identified and treated with the appropriate antibiotics.
7. ---- the first medication mainly relieved the patient's pain, the second was prescribed specifically because it reduced the underlying inflammation far more effectively.
8. The patient was kept under close observation in the recovery room ---- the effects of the powerful sedative had completely worn off.
9. The infection spread so rapidly ---- extra staff had to be assigned to the ward.
10. ---- the scan appears normal, the physician may still request further tests if the symptoms persist.
Sınav Ayarı · Exam-Level
AUTHENTIC YÖKDİL-STYLE · LONGER & HARDER11. ---- antibiotics are highly effective against bacterial infections, they are completely useless ---- the illness is caused by a virus.
12. Patients should remain in the recovery room ---- the anaesthetic has completely worn off ---- they can be discharged safely.
13. ---- the symptoms may appear mild at first, bacterial meningitis can become life-threatening within hours if it is left untreated.

