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EXERCISES

C) Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the words in parentheses.

1. Usain Bolt is considered ________________ (fast) athlete ever, and he broke the world record
________________ (frequent) than any other athlete.

2. The Grand Canyon is one of the world’s ________________ (stunning) natural wonders, with its remarkably
________________ (beautiful) rock formations.

3. With the new software update, my computer’s performance became a lot ________________, (good) and it ran
much ________________. (smooth)

4. The Great Wall of China is one of ________________ (long) human-made structures ever built; it stretches
________________ (far) than those who have not seen it yet can imagine.

5. Of the two trees in the garden, ________________ (tall) one provided more shade during the ________________
(increasing) hot summer days.

6. Clara handled the ________________ (fragile) glassware ________________ (cautious) than she should have,
so one of the crystal glasses got broken.

7. The conservationists worked ________________ (tireless) to protect ________________ (careful) preserved
natural habitats in the region.

8. The Sahara Desert is ________________ (hot) desert in the world, with temperatures reaching their
________________ (high) during the day.

D) Rewrite the sentences using the given structures.

1. The instructions for the recipe were not clear; therefore, I could not follow the steps correctly. (enough … to)

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2. Most modern parents want to raise their children without repeating the mistakes that their own parents made.
(the same … as)
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3. The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere decreases if we preserve and protect more trees.
(the more … the less)
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4. The photocopier in the office is a very old model, and it constantly requires maintenance. (such … that)
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5. It was not as difficult to reach the mountain’s summit as it appeared from a distance. (so … as)

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6. Because of its geographical features, the Black Sea region is much more humid than any other region in Türkiye.
(the most)
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7. The latest hurricane was extremely destructive; it resulted in widespread power outages and flooding. (so … that)

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8. Quantum physics is quite complicated, so you need a strong background in mathematics and physics to fully
understand it. (too … to)
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