Exercises for Comparative and Superlative Adjectives in Turkish

Mastering the nuances of comparative and superlative adjectives is essential for achieving fluency in any language, and Turkish is no exception. In Turkish, adjectives are used to draw comparisons and express the highest degree of a quality in a way that is both unique and logical. Whether you're comparing two items or highlighting the most extreme quality within a group, understanding how to correctly form and use these adjectives will greatly enhance your Turkish communication skills. Our carefully curated exercises will guide you through the rules and patterns, making the learning process straightforward and engaging. These exercises are designed to deepen your understanding of how comparative and superlative adjectives function in Turkish. You'll encounter a variety of sentence structures and contexts, helping you to recognize and apply the correct forms in real-life situations. From simple comparisons like "daha büyük" (bigger) to superlative forms such as "en güzel" (the most beautiful), our exercises will cover all the bases. By practicing consistently, you'll build a solid foundation and gain the confidence needed to use these adjectives naturally and accurately in your conversations.

Exercise 1

1. Ali, Ahmet'ten *daha uzun* (height comparison).

2. Bu kitap, o kitaptan *daha kalın* (thickness comparison).

3. Kışın günler *daha kısa* (length of days in winter).

4. Bu elbise, diğerlerinden *en güzel* (most beautiful dress).

5. İstanbul, Türkiye'nin *en büyük* şehri (largest city in Turkey).

6. O, sınıfın *en başarılı* öğrencisi (most successful student in the class).

7. Bu film, izlediğimiz filmlerden *daha ilginç* (more interesting than the films we've watched).

8. Onun evi, bizim evimizden *daha büyük* (size comparison of houses).

9. Bugün hava dünden *daha sıcak* (temperature comparison with yesterday).

10. Bu tatlı, yediğim tatlılardan *en tatlı* (sweetest dessert I've eaten).

Exercise 2

1. Ali, sınıfın *en çalışkan* öğrencisidir (most diligent).

2. Bu elma diğerlerinden *daha tatlı* (sweeter).

3. Ahmet, kardeşinden *daha uzun* (taller).

4. Bu film, izlediğim filmler arasında *en güzel* (most beautiful).

5. Bu iş, diğerlerinden *daha kolay* (easier).

6. Bugün hava, dünden *daha sıcak* (hotter).

7. O köpek, diğer köpeklerden *daha büyük* (bigger).

8. Bu kitap, okuduğum kitaplar arasında *en ilginç* (most interesting).

9. Ayşe, sınıfın *en başarılı* öğrencisidir (most successful).

10. Bu araba, diğer arabalardan *daha hızlı* (faster).

Exercise 3

1. Ali, Ahmet'ten *daha uzun* (comparative of 'long').

2. Bu kitap, o kitaptan *daha ilginç* (comparative of 'interesting').

3. Elma, muzdan *daha tatlı* (comparative of 'sweet').

4. Bu şehir, diğer şehirlerden *daha kalabalık* (comparative of 'crowded').

5. Bu film, izlediğim en *komik* film (superlative of 'funny').

6. Everest Dağı, dünyadaki *en yüksek* dağdır (superlative of 'high').

7. Ayşe, sınıfın *en çalışkan* öğrencisidir (superlative of 'hardworking').

8. Bu restoran, mahalledeki *en iyi* restorandır (superlative of 'good').

9. Bu ev, gördüğüm *en güzel* ev (superlative of 'beautiful').

10. Kış ayları, yaz aylarından *daha soğuk* (comparative of 'cold').