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Double comparatives Exercises in Afrikaans language
Double comparatives in Afrikaans are an essential aspect of mastering the language, especially when it comes to expressing increasing degrees of comparison. These constructions are used to emphasize the progressive intensification of an adjective or adverb. For example, in English, we might say, "The more you practice, the better you become." In Afrikaans, a similar structure is used but with unique grammatical rules and word order that learners need to grasp to use these expressions correctly.
Understanding double comparatives in Afrikaans not only enhances your ability to communicate more precisely but also provides deeper insights into the language's structure and syntax. By practicing these grammar exercises, you will be able to form sentences that convey nuanced meanings and engage in more sophisticated conversations. This section will guide you through various scenarios and sentence constructions, ensuring you gain confidence and proficiency in using double comparatives effectively.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Hoe *warmer* dit is, hoe meer smelt die ys (opposite of colder).</p>
<p>2. Hoe *vroeër* jy opstaan, hoe meer tyd het jy vir ontbyt (opposite of later).</p>
<p>3. Hoe *minder* jy eet, hoe gesonder sal jy voel (opposite of more).</p>
<p>4. Hoe *meer* jy oefen, hoe fitter sal jy wees (opposite of less).</p>
<p>5. Hoe *hoër* jy klim, hoe kouer word dit (opposite of lower).</p>
<p>6. Hoe *minder* jy slaap, hoe moeger voel jy (opposite of more).</p>
<p>7. Hoe *vroliker* jy is, hoe beter voel almal om jou (opposite of sadder).</p>
<p>8. Hoe *langer* jy wag, hoe duurder word die kaartjies (opposite of shorter).</p>
<p>9. Hoe *stadiger* jy ry, hoe veiliger is dit (opposite of faster).</p>
<p>10. Hoe *donkerder* dit is, hoe moeiliker is dit om te sien (opposite of lighter).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Hoe *langer* jy studeer, hoe beter sal jy doen op die eksamen (word indicating increased duration).</p>
<p>2. Hoe *ouër* jy word, hoe wyser raak jy (word indicating increased age).</p>
<p>3. Hoe *vroeër* jy opstaan, hoe meer kan jy gedurende die dag doen (word indicating earlier time).</p>
<p>4. Hoe *harder* jy werk, hoe meer suksesvol sal jy wees (word indicating increased effort).</p>
<p>5. Hoe *korter* die tyd, hoe haastiger moet ons wees (word indicating decreased length).</p>
<p>6. Hoe *kouer* dit word, hoe meer klere moet jy aantrek (word indicating decreased temperature).</p>
<p>7. Hoe *hoër* die berg, hoe moeiliker is dit om te klim (word indicating increased height).</p>
<p>8. Hoe *sneller* jy hardloop, hoe vinniger bereik jy die eindpunt (word indicating increased speed).</p>
<p>9. Hoe *lekkerder* die kos, hoe meer geniet ek dit (word indicating increased pleasure).</p>
<p>10. Hoe *duurder* die kar, hoe meer status gee dit aan die eienaar (word indicating increased cost).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Hoe *warmer* die weer, hoe meer mense gaan strand toe (comparative for "warm").</p>
<p>2. Hoe *meer* jy oefen, hoe sterker word jy (comparative for "veel/many").</p>
<p>3. Hoe *vinniger* jy ry, hoe gevaarliker word dit (comparative for "vinnig/fast").</p>
<p>4. Hoe *ouer* die wyn, hoe beter smaak dit (comparative for "oud/old").</p>
<p>5. Hoe *groter* die huis, hoe duurder is dit (comparative for "groot/big").</p>
<p>6. Hoe *langer* die dag, hoe meer werk kan jy doen (comparative for "lank/long").</p>
<p>7. Hoe *moeër* jy is, hoe moeiliker is dit om te konsentreer (comparative for "moeg/tired").</p>
<p>8. Hoe *hoër* die berg, hoe kouer word dit (comparative for "hoog/high").</p>
<p>9. Hoe *minder* mense daar is, hoe stiller is dit (comparative for "weinig/few").</p>
<p>10. Hoe *lekkerder* die kos, hoe meer wil jy eet (comparative for "lekker/tasty").</p>