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Forming comparatives in Danish Exercises in Danish language
Mastering the art of forming comparatives in Danish is a crucial step for any learner aiming to enhance their proficiency in the language. Comparatives are used to compare differences between two objects, people, or situations, and understanding how to correctly form and use them in Danish will significantly improve your communication skills. Unlike English, where comparatives often involve adding "-er" or using "more," Danish comparatives follow specific rules that may differ from what you're accustomed to. By diving into these exercises, you'll gain a solid grasp of these rules, enabling you to construct sentences that are both grammatically correct and contextually appropriate.
In Danish, the formation of comparatives involves modifying adjectives in a way that often includes adding suffixes like "-ere" for regular adjectives, or using irregular forms for certain adjectives. For example, the adjective "stor" (big) becomes "større" (bigger) in its comparative form. However, there are exceptions and irregularities, such as "god" (good) becoming "bedre" (better). Additionally, understanding the use of "end" (than) in comparative sentences is essential for clarity and precision. These exercises will guide you through a variety of scenarios and sentence structures, helping you to internalize the rules and nuances of forming comparatives in Danish. By practicing regularly, you'll build the confidence needed to use comparatives fluently in everyday conversations.
Exercise 1
<p>1. The movie was *bedre* than the book (good).</p>
<p>2. This puzzle is *sværere* than the last one (difficult).</p>
<p>3. The cake turned out *sødere* than expected (sweet).</p>
<p>4. My new phone is *større* than my old one (big).</p>
<p>5. She is *yngre* than her brother (young).</p>
<p>6. The weather today is *varmere* than yesterday (warm).</p>
<p>7. His jokes are *sjovere* than mine (funny).</p>
<p>8. This path is *længere* than the shortcut (long).</p>
<p>9. The city is *renere* than it used to be (clean).</p>
<p>10. Her voice is *smukkere* than anyone else's (beautiful).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Hunden er *større* end katten (adjective for size).</p>
<p>2. Denne sommer er *varmere* end sidste sommer (adjective for temperature).</p>
<p>3. Han er *yngre* end sin bror (adjective for age).</p>
<p>4. Denne opgave er *nemmere* end den forrige (adjective for ease).</p>
<p>5. Min bil er *hurtigere* end din (adjective for speed).</p>
<p>6. Hun er *smukkere* end sin søster (adjective for beauty).</p>
<p>7. Dette æble er *sødere* end det andet (adjective for taste).</p>
<p>8. Dette hus er *dyrere* end mit (adjective for price).</p>
<p>9. Han er *klogere* end sine venner (adjective for intelligence).</p>
<p>10. Dagen i dag er *lykkeligere* end i går (adjective for happiness).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Denne bog er meget *bedre* end den anden (better).</p>
<p>2. Huset på bakken er *større* end det i dalen (larger).</p>
<p>3. Hun er *yngre* end sin søster (younger).</p>
<p>4. Sommeren i Danmark er *varmere* end vinteren (warmer).</p>
<p>5. Denne opgave er *sværere* end den forrige (harder).</p>
<p>6. Min brors bil er *hurtigere* end min (faster).</p>
<p>7. Hun er *højere* end sin bror (taller).</p>
<p>8. Denne gade er *bredere* end den anden (wider).</p>
<p>9. Vinen her er *billigere* end den i restauranten (cheaper).</p>
<p>10. Hans idé er *bedre* end min (better).</p>