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English & Turkish: Using "As...As"

The document discusses the usage of "as...as" and "(not) as...as" in comparing two people or things in English and Turkish. It states that "as...as" means equally, with an adjective between "as" and "as", while "(not) as...as" means less than, with the adjective coming after "(not) as". Examples are provided such as "Tom Cruise is as tall as Sharon Stone" and "Jude Law is not as old as Brad Pitt". Exercises are included to practice forming sentences using these comparative structures.

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English & Turkish: Using "As...As"

The document discusses the usage of "as...as" and "(not) as...as" in comparing two people or things in English and Turkish. It states that "as...as" means equally, with an adjective between "as" and "as", while "(not) as...as" means less than, with the adjective coming after "(not) as". Examples are provided such as "Tom Cruise is as tall as Sharon Stone" and "Jude Law is not as old as Brad Pitt". Exercises are included to practice forming sentences using these comparative structures.

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  • Introduction and Usage Explanation: Explains the grammatical use of 'as...as' and 'not as...as' for comparisons, including basic principles and language equivalents in Turkish.
  • Examples: Provides examples illustrating the use of 'as...as' and 'not as...as' in various comparative contexts, including common phrases and scenarios.
  • Exercises: Contains exercises that prompt learners to practice using 'as...as' and 'not as...as' in sentences, followed by answers to check their understanding.
  • Additional Resources: Provides a link to online interactive worksheets for further practice on the topic.

(not) as……as

We use (not)as……as to compare two


people or things.
THE USAGE OF AS…..AS IN ENGLISH AND TURKISH

ENGLISH TURKISH
We use (not) as…….as to compare two people or things.

As……..as means equally……


Note:An adjective comes between (not) as and as.

Examples:1-Sharon Stone is [Link] Cruise is 1.70 cm.,too.


-Sharone Stone is as tall as Tom.

2-Jane is 17 years old. Her cousin ,tom is 17 years old,too..


-Jane is as old as her cousin,Tom.

3-Yesterday was 10 [Link] is 10 C.


-Today is as cold as yesterday.
EXAMPLES=

-Jane is as cute as Mary.


-Michael is as brave as Jack.
NOT AS…….AS
-Not as ……as means less…..than

English Turkish
Examples=

1-Brad Pitt was born in [Link] Law was born in 1972.


-Jude Law is not as old as Brad Pitt.

2-Mercedes GLC İS $65000.BMWX1 is $50000.


-BMWX1 isn’t as expensive as Mercedes GLC.
EXERCİSE 1=
Write sentences with as…..as and the adjective in brackets.
1-I am very [Link] are very busy too.(busy)

2-The Ferrari and the Lamborghini both have a top speed of 300 km/h.(fast)

3-Hadise and Murat Boz both have three million fans.(popular)

4-My father was born in [Link] mother was born in 1973,too.(old)

5-Can and Ayça both get top marks in the exams. (hard-working)
Answers=
1-I am as busy as you.
2-The Ferrari is as expensive as Lamborghini.
3-Hadise is as popular as Murat Boz.
4-My father is as old as my mother.
5-Can is as hard-working as Ayça.
EXERCİSE 2=
Rewrite sentences with not as……as.
1-Kenan Imirzalıoğlu is taller than Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ.(tall)

2-Romantic comedy is more enjoyable than horror films.(enjoyable)

3-Istanbul has the population of about 15 million. Ankara has the population of about 5 million.(crowded)

4-Simon works six days a [Link] works five days a week.(busy)

5-Jeremy earns $52 million in a [Link] earns $30 million in a year.(rich)


Answers=

1-Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ is not as tall as Kenan Imirzalıoğlu.


2-Horror films aren’t as enjoyable as romantic comedy.
3-Ankara isn’t as crowded as Istanbul.
4-Karen isn’t as busy as Simon.
5-George isn’t as rich as Jeremy.
You can find interactive worksheets
in the following link=
[Link]
practice/adjectives/not-as-practice

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