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Conjunctions for Comparison Exercises in Turkish language

Students revisiting difficult linguistic terms.

Conjunctions for comparison in the Turkish language are essential tools for constructing sentences that express similarities and differences. Just like in English, Turkish uses specific conjunctions to compare objects, people, or situations. Understanding how to correctly use these conjunctions can significantly enhance your fluency and clarity in Turkish communication. Some common Turkish conjunctions for comparison include "gibi" (like/as), "kadar" (as...as), and "daha" (more/less). Mastering these conjunctions will enable you to draw parallels and highlight contrasts effectively, whether you're having a casual conversation or writing a formal piece. In Turkish, the placement and form of comparison conjunctions can vary, creating nuanced meanings and subtle shifts in emphasis. For example, "Ali, Ayşe kadar hızlı" means "Ali is as fast as Ayşe," while "Ali, Ayşe'den daha hızlı" translates to "Ali is faster than Ayşe." These distinctions are crucial for conveying the exact nature of your comparisons. Our grammar exercises are designed to help you practice and internalize these rules, providing you with numerous examples and contextual usage to build your confidence. Dive into our exercises to refine your understanding and application of comparison conjunctions in Turkish.

Exercise 1

1. Bu elbise *kadar* güzel değil (comparing two objects). 2. Ali, Ahmet *gibi* hızlı koşar (comparing running abilities). 3. Bu çorba, annenin yaptığı çorba *kadar* lezzetli (comparing taste). 4. Senin evin, bizimki *kadar* büyük (comparing house sizes). 5. Bu kitap, diğerleri *gibi* ilginç (comparing interestingness). 6. O, kardeşi *kadar* çalışkan (comparing diligence). 7. Bu film, öncekiler *gibi* eğlenceli (comparing enjoyment levels). 8. Bu şehir, doğduğum şehir *kadar* güzel (comparing beauty of cities). 9. Bu yemek, annenin yaptığı yemek *gibi* lezzetli (comparing taste of food). 10. Senin araban, benimki *kadar* hızlı (comparing speed of cars).

Exercise 2

1. Ali is as tall *as* his brother (comparison of height). 2. She sings better *than* anyone else in the choir (comparison of singing ability). 3. This book is more interesting *than* the one I read last week (comparison of interest level). 4. My car is not as fast *as* yours (comparison of speed). 5. Her cooking is just as good *as* a professional chef's (comparison of cooking quality). 6. The weather today is warmer *than* it was yesterday (comparison of temperature). 7. He is as smart *as* his older sister (comparison of intelligence). 8. This movie is not as funny *as* the previous one we watched (comparison of humor). 9. She can run faster *than* her classmates (comparison of running speed). 10. This puzzle is more challenging *than* the one we did last night (comparison of difficulty).

Exercise 3

1. Ali, Ahmet *kadar* hızlı koşuyor (comparison of speed). 2. Bu elbise, o elbise *kadar* güzel değil (comparison of beauty). 3. Kardeşim, ben *gibi* resim yapmayı seviyor (comparison of hobby). 4. Onun evi, bizim evimiz *kadar* büyük (comparison of size). 5. Bu film, o film *gibi* etkileyici (comparison of impact). 6. Ayşe, ablası *kadar* çalışkan (comparison of diligence). 7. Bu bilgisayar, diğer bilgisayar *gibi* hızlı çalışmıyor (comparison of performance). 8. Köpeğim, komşunun köpeği *kadar* sadık (comparison of loyalty). 9. Bu yemek, annemin yaptığı yemek *gibi* lezzetli (comparison of taste). 10. Buradaki hava, oradaki hava *kadar* sıcak değil (comparison of temperature).