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Comparatives with “than” Exercises in Slovak language
Mastering the use of comparatives with "than" is an essential skill for anyone learning English, as it allows for more precise and nuanced communication. In English, comparatives are used to express differences between two entities, highlighting how one is greater or lesser in some respect. For example, in the sentence "She is taller than her brother," the comparative adjective "taller" is used to show that the girl’s height exceeds that of her brother. While the structure may seem straightforward, it can pose challenges, especially for Slovak speakers whose native language follows different grammatical rules for comparisons.
In Slovak, comparatives are typically formed by adding suffixes to adjectives, and the concept of using "than" to make comparisons does not exist in the same way. This can lead to common mistakes when Slovak speakers try to use English comparatives. Understanding the correct usage involves not only knowing the appropriate adjectives but also mastering the syntax and nuances that come with them. This page offers a range of exercises designed to help Slovak learners grasp the intricacies of English comparatives with "than," enabling them to construct accurate and natural-sounding sentences. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide valuable practice and improve your English proficiency.
Exercise 1
<p>1. This book is *lepší* than the other one (adjective for "better").</p>
<p>2. She runs *rýchlejšie* than her brother (adjective for "faster").</p>
<p>3. This test is *ťažší* than the last one (adjective for "harder").</p>
<p>4. My car is *novší* than yours (adjective for "newer").</p>
<p>5. This movie is *zaujímavejší* than the previous one (adjective for "more interesting").</p>
<p>6. Your bag is *ľahší* than mine (adjective for "lighter").</p>
<p>7. Her house is *väčší* than ours (adjective for "bigger").</p>
<p>8. This problem is *jednoduchší* than it seems (adjective for "simpler").</p>
<p>9. He is *starší* than his sister (adjective for "older").</p>
<p>10. The weather today is *teplejšie* than yesterday (adjective for "warmer").</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Peter je *vyšší* ako Ján (adjective for tall).</p>
<p>2. Táto káva je *silnejšia* než čaj (adjective for strong).</p>
<p>3. Môj pes je *väčší* ako tvoj (adjective for big).</p>
<p>4. Tento film je *zaujímavejší* než ten predchádzajúci (adjective for interesting).</p>
<p>5. Táto úloha je *ťažšia* než včerajšia (adjective for difficult).</p>
<p>6. Mária je *múdrejšia* ako jej brat (adjective for wise).</p>
<p>7. Tento dom je *novší* než ten vedľa (adjective for new).</p>
<p>8. Cestovanie vlakom je *rýchlejšie* ako autobusom (adjective for fast).</p>
<p>9. Táto kniha je *lacnejšia* než tá druhá (adjective for cheap).</p>
<p>10. Moje auto je *spoľahlivejšie* ako tvoje (adjective for reliable).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Tento dom je *väčší* než tamten. (bigger)</p>
<p>2. Moja sestra je *vyššia* ako ja. (taller)</p>
<p>3. Tento film je *dlhší* než ten, čo sme videli včera. (longer)</p>
<p>4. Táto kniha je *zaujímavejšia* než tá, ktorú som čítal minule. (more interesting)</p>
<p>5. Môj pes je *priateľskejší* ako susedov. (friendlier)</p>
<p>6. Jazyková škola je *ďalej* než som si myslel. (farther)</p>
<p>7. Tento koláč je *sladší* než ten, čo som robil naposledy. (sweeter)</p>
<p>8. Moje nové topánky sú *pohodlnejšie* ako staré. (more comfortable)</p>
<p>9. Tvoja izba je *čistejšia* než moja. (cleaner)</p>
<p>10. Tento úlohe je *ťažšia* než som čakal. (harder)</p>