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Superlatives with groups Exercises in Islandic language
Superlatives in Icelandic can be a fascinating topic, especially when understanding how to use them within groups. In Icelandic, superlatives are used to indicate the highest degree of a quality within a particular set. For example, when comparing various mountains, one might say "Hekla er hæsta fjallið" (Hekla is the highest mountain). Recognizing and correctly forming superlatives is crucial for effective communication, as it allows speakers to emphasize distinctions and express opinions with clarity.
Our exercises are designed to help you master superlatives in the context of groups, whether you're talking about a collection of friends, a series of books, or a list of cities. By practicing these exercises, you will not only learn the grammatical rules but also get accustomed to the nuances of usage in everyday conversation. Each exercise aims to reinforce your understanding through practical application, ensuring that you can confidently use superlatives in any situation. Dive in and start enhancing your Icelandic skills today!
Exercise 1
<p>1. Hún er *elsta* í hópnum (superlative of old).</p>
<p>2. Þetta er *fallegasta* húsið í bænum (superlative of beautiful).</p>
<p>3. Hann er *sterkasti* í bekknum (superlative of strong).</p>
<p>4. Þetta er *skemmsta* leiðin til Reykjavíkur (superlative of short).</p>
<p>5. Hún er *klárasta* stelpan í bekknum (superlative of smart).</p>
<p>6. Þetta er *dýrasta* veitingastaðurinn í borginni (superlative of expensive).</p>
<p>7. Hann er *lengsta* maðurinn í hópnum (superlative of tall).</p>
<p>8. Þetta er *vinsælasta* bókin á markaðnum (superlative of popular).</p>
<p>9. Hún er *fljótasta* hlauparinn í keppninni (superlative of fast).</p>
<p>10. Þetta er *erfiðasta* verkefnið í námskeiðinu (superlative of difficult).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. This is the *stærsta* building in the city (superlative of large).</p>
<p>2. She is the *fallegasta* girl in the school (superlative of beautiful).</p>
<p>3. This is the *dýrasta* restaurant in town (superlative of expensive).</p>
<p>4. He is the *sterkasta* man in the village (superlative of strong).</p>
<p>5. That was the *skemmtilegasta* party of the year (superlative of fun).</p>
<p>6. This is the *lengsta* river in the country (superlative of long).</p>
<p>7. She is the *vinsælasta* singer in Iceland (superlative of popular).</p>
<p>8. This is the *gómsætasta* cake I've ever tasted (superlative of delicious).</p>
<p>9. He is the *klárasta* student in the class (superlative of smart).</p>
<p>10. This is the *kaldasta* winter in decades (superlative of cold).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Jón er *hæstur* í bekknum (superlative form of "hár").</p>
<p>2. Þetta er *stærsta* hús á götunni (superlative form of "stór").</p>
<p>3. Hún er *fljótust* að læra nýtt tungumál (superlative form of "fljótur").</p>
<p>4. Þessi kaka er *best* af öllum (superlative form of "góður").</p>
<p>5. Þetta er *minnsta* fjallið á Íslandi (superlative form of "lítið").</p>
<p>6. Hann er *sterkastur* í hópnum (superlative form of "sterkur").</p>
<p>7. Hún er *glaðlegust* í bekknum (superlative form of "glaðlegur").</p>
<p>8. Þetta er *versta* veðrið sem ég hef upplifað (superlative form of "vont").</p>
<p>9. Þetta er *fallegasta* blómið í garðinum (superlative form of "fallegt").</p>
<p>10. Hann er *flinkastur* af okkur öllum (superlative form of "flinkur").</p>