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Equative comparisons Exercises in Indonesian language
Equative comparisons in the Indonesian language are essential for conveying equality or similarity between two entities. Unlike comparative and superlative forms, which emphasize differences in degree, equative comparisons highlight how two things are alike. In English, this is often expressed using structures like "as...as," but in Indonesian, the structure and vocabulary differ. Understanding these differences is crucial for achieving fluency and ensuring accurate communication in Indonesian.
To master equative comparisons in Indonesian, one must become familiar with specific words and sentence structures that denote equality. For instance, the word "sama" (same) plays a pivotal role, often used in conjunction with "dengan" (with) to form phrases like "sama dengan" (as...as). Additionally, context plays a significant role in determining the appropriate form and usage. Through targeted exercises and examples, learners can build a solid foundation in creating sentences that accurately compare entities in an equal manner, enhancing their overall proficiency in Indonesian.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Rumah saya *sebesar* rumah dia (adjective for equal size).</p>
<p>2. Adik saya *secerdas* kakak saya (adjective for equal intelligence).</p>
<p>3. Bunga ini *seindah* bunga di taman (adjective for equal beauty).</p>
<p>4. Buku ini *semahal* buku di toko itu (adjective for equal price).</p>
<p>5. Kue buatan ibu *seenak* kue di toko roti (adjective for equal taste).</p>
<p>6. Jalan di desa ini *selurus* jalan di kota (adjective for equal straightness).</p>
<p>7. Anjing saya *setinggi* anjing tetangga (adjective for equal height).</p>
<p>8. Suara penyanyi itu *semelodis* suara penyanyi terkenal (adjective for equal melodiousness).</p>
<p>9. Film ini *semenarik* film yang kita tonton kemarin (adjective for equal interest).</p>
<p>10. Tas ini *seberat* tas yang lain (adjective for equal weight).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Dia *setinggi* kakaknya (height comparison).</p>
<p>2. Buku ini *semurah* buku itu (price comparison).</p>
<p>3. Gambar ini *sebanyak* gambar itu di dinding (quantity comparison).</p>
<p>4. Anjingnya *sejinak* kucingnya (temperament comparison).</p>
<p>5. Jalan ini *selebar* jalan di depan rumahku (width comparison).</p>
<p>6. Film itu *semenarik* buku yang saya baca (interest comparison).</p>
<p>7. Kue ini *semanis* permen yang saya beli kemarin (taste comparison).</p>
<p>8. Pekerjaan ini *sesulit* ujian matematika (difficulty comparison).</p>
<p>9. Musim panas di sini *sepanas* musim panas di Jakarta (temperature comparison).</p>
<p>10. Suaranya *sekeras* suara guru di kelas (volume comparison).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Kucing saya *sebesar* anjing tetangga (comparison of size).</p>
<p>2. Buku ini *semurah* buku yang kamu beli kemarin (comparison of price).</p>
<p>3. Dia *secepat* pelari profesional (comparison of speed).</p>
<p>4. Bahasa Inggrisnya *sebaik* gurunya (comparison of language proficiency).</p>
<p>5. Makanan di warung ini *seenak* restoran mahal (comparison of taste).</p>
<p>6. Pakaian baru ini *sebersih* pakaian di lemari (comparison of cleanliness).</p>
<p>7. Suara penyanyi itu *semerdu* suara burung di pagi hari (comparison of sound quality).</p>
<p>8. Jalan di kampung ini *selurus* jalan di kota (comparison of straightness).</p>
<p>9. Ujian matematika ini *sesulit* ujian kimia (comparison of difficulty).</p>
<p>10. Rumah mereka *sesederhana* rumah kita (comparison of simplicity).</p>