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Using comparatives in sentences Exercises in Turkish language
Mastering the use of comparatives in Turkish is essential for expressing differences and making comparisons between objects, people, and ideas. Comparatives in Turkish are formed by adding specific suffixes to adjectives and adverbs, allowing speakers to convey notions of greater or lesser degree. Understanding the rules and patterns of these suffixes is crucial for constructing accurate and meaningful sentences. By practicing these grammar exercises, learners can enhance their ability to communicate more precisely and effectively in Turkish.
In Turkish, the most common way to form comparatives is by adding the suffix "-daha" before the adjective or adverb, which translates to "more" in English. For example, "daha büyük" means "bigger" and "daha hızlı" means "faster." Additionally, learners must be aware of irregular comparatives, where certain adjectives and adverbs undergo changes that do not follow the standard rules. Through a series of tailored exercises, this page aims to provide comprehensive practice in using comparatives correctly, helping learners to gain confidence and fluency in everyday communication.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Bu elma diğerinden *daha büyük*. (The apple is larger than the other one.)</p>
<p>2. Ayşe, Ali'den *daha akıllı*. (Ayşe is smarter than Ali.)</p>
<p>3. Kış, yazdan *daha soğuk*. (Winter is colder than summer.)</p>
<p>4. Türk kahvesi, Americano'dan *daha güçlü*. (Turkish coffee is stronger than Americano.)</p>
<p>5. Şu kitap, bu kitaptan *daha ilginç*. (That book is more interesting than this one.)</p>
<p>6. Bu araba, o arabadan *daha hızlı*. (This car is faster than that one.)</p>
<p>7. Tatlılar, tuzlulardan *daha lezzetli*. (Desserts are tastier than savory foods.)</p>
<p>8. Kardeşim benden *daha uzun*. (My sibling is taller than me.)</p>
<p>9. Bu film, diğerinden *daha kısa*. (This movie is shorter than the other one.)</p>
<p>10. İstanbul, Ankara'dan *daha kalabalık*. (Istanbul is more crowded than Ankara.)</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ali is *taller* than Veli (height comparison).</p>
<p>2. This book is *more interesting* than the other one (adjective for engagement).</p>
<p>3. Istanbul is *bigger* than Ankara (size comparison).</p>
<p>4. Today is *colder* than yesterday (temperature comparison).</p>
<p>5. My car is *faster* than yours (speed comparison).</p>
<p>6. This problem is *easier* than the previous one (difficulty comparison).</p>
<p>7. Her dress is *more beautiful* than mine (aesthetic comparison).</p>
<p>8. The new model is *better* than the old one (quality comparison).</p>
<p>9. This year is *worse* than last year (negative quality comparison).</p>
<p>10. The movie was *shorter* than I expected (duration comparison).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Bu elma diğerlerinden *daha büyük* (comparative form of "big").</p>
<p>2. Kışın hava yazdan *daha soğuk* olur (comparative form of "cold").</p>
<p>3. Kediler köpeklerden *daha sessiz* (comparative form of "quiet").</p>
<p>4. Bu film diğerinden *daha ilginç* (comparative form of "interesting").</p>
<p>5. Bu sokak o sokaktan *daha geniş* (comparative form of "wide").</p>
<p>6. Ahmet sınavda Ayşe'den *daha başarılı* (comparative form of "successful").</p>
<p>7. Bu kitap diğerinden *daha kalın* (comparative form of "thick").</p>
<p>8. Bu çorba diğerinden *daha lezzetli* (comparative form of "delicious").</p>
<p>9. İstanbul Ankara'dan *daha kalabalık* (comparative form of "crowded").</p>
<p>10. Bugün hava dünden *daha sıcak* (comparative form of "hot").</p>