Irregular comparatives Exercises in Afrikaans language

Irregular comparatives in Afrikaans can be a tricky yet fascinating aspect of the language to master. Unlike regular comparatives that follow predictable patterns, irregular comparatives often have unique forms that must be memorized. For instance, the comparative form of "goed" (good) is "beter" (better), and the superlative is "beste" (best), deviating from the regular structure. Understanding these irregularities is crucial for anyone aiming to achieve fluency in Afrikaans, as they frequently appear in everyday conversation and written texts. Mastering these irregular forms not only enhances your grammatical accuracy but also enriches your ability to express nuances and comparisons effectively. Our exercises are designed to help you recognize and use these irregular comparatives with confidence. Through a variety of engaging activities, including fill-in-the-blanks, sentence transformations, and multiple-choice questions, you will gain practical experience and reinforce your understanding of these essential elements. Dive into these exercises and take a significant step towards mastering Afrikaans comparatives!

Exercise 1

<p>1. Die son is *warmer* as die maan (clue: more heat).</p> <p>2. Hierdie appel is *beter* as daardie een (clue: more good).</p> <p>3. Hy is *ouër* as sy broer (clue: more age).</p> <p>4. Sy het die *beste* prestasie in die klas (clue: the most good).</p> <p>5. Hierdie taak is *slegter* as die vorige een (clue: more bad).</p> <p>6. Die berge is *hoër* as die heuwels (clue: more height).</p> <p>7. Hierdie kamer is *kleiner* as die ander een (clue: less size).</p> <p>8. Die see is *diepste* hier (clue: the most deep).</p> <p>9. Vandag is *kouer* as gister (clue: less warm).</p> <p>10. Hierdie straat is *breër* as die stegie (clue: more width).</p>

Exercise 2

<p>1. Die motor is *beter* as die fiets (comparative of 'goed').</p> <p>2. Sy is *ouer* as haar broer (comparative of 'oud').</p> <p>3. Die berg is *hoër* as die heuwel (comparative of 'hoog').</p> <p>4. Hierdie boek is *sadder* as die ander een (comparative of 'swaar').</p> <p>5. Hy voel *slegter* vandag as gister (comparative of 'sleg').</p> <p>6. Haar kamer is *nader* aan die kombuis (comparative of 'naby').</p> <p>7. Sy is *baie* slimmer as hy (comparative of 'slim').</p> <p>8. Die rivier is *dieper* as wat dit lyk (comparative of 'diep').</p> <p>9. Hy is *minder* geïnteresseerd in sport (comparative of 'min').</p> <p>10. Hierdie pad is *korter* as die ander een (comparative of 'kort').</p>

Exercise 3

<p>1. Sy is *beter* in wiskunde as ek (irregular comparative of "goed").</p> <p>2. Die weer vandag is *slegter* as gister (irregular comparative of "sleg").</p> <p>3. Hierdie appel is *groter* as daardie een (irregular comparative of "groot").</p> <p>4. Hy voel *swaerder* as hy gelyk het (irregular comparative of "swaar").</p> <p>5. My ouma se huis is *ouër* as ons s'n (irregular comparative of "oud").</p> <p>6. Die rivier is *diepter* hier as by die brug (irregular comparative of "diep").</p> <p>7. Hierdie pad is *korter* as die een wat ons gewoonlik neem (irregular comparative of "kort").</p> <p>8. Haar hare is *langer* as myne (irregular comparative of "lank").</p> <p>9. Hy is *ryker* as sy broer (irregular comparative of "ryk").</p> <p>10. Die nuwe kind is *sterker* as die ander kinders (irregular comparative of "sterk").</p>

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