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Comparative forms of adjectives Exercises in Serbian language
Understanding the comparative forms of adjectives in the Serbian language is a crucial step towards mastering its grammar. Comparatives are used to compare two or more nouns, and they are essential for expressing differences in qualities, sizes, or amounts. Unlike English, where adding "-er" or using "more" creates comparatives, Serbian has its own rules and patterns. Learning these patterns will not only improve your speaking and writing skills but also enhance your comprehension when listening to native speakers.
In Serbian, comparatives are generally formed by modifying the adjective, often by adding the suffix "-iji," "-ji," or "-ši," depending on the ending of the base adjective. For example, the adjective "lep" (beautiful) becomes "lepši" (more beautiful) in its comparative form. Additionally, some adjectives have irregular comparative forms that must be memorized. This section will guide you through the rules, provide examples, and offer exercises to practice and reinforce your understanding of comparative adjectives in Serbian.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Njegova kuća je *veća* od moje (bigger).</p>
<p>2. Planine u Švajcarskoj su *više* nego u Srbiji (taller).</p>
<p>3. Ova kafa je *jača* od čaja (stronger).</p>
<p>4. Njena kosa je *duža* nego pre (longer).</p>
<p>5. On je *mlađi* od svoje sestre (younger).</p>
<p>6. Ovaj auto je *brži* od onog (faster).</p>
<p>7. Ona je *lepša* od svih svojih prijateljica (prettier).</p>
<p>8. Njegov pas je *manji* od mog psa (smaller).</p>
<p>9. Naša učionica je *svetlija* nego prošle godine (brighter).</p>
<p>10. Taj film je *dosadniji* od prethodnog (more boring).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Marko je *viši* od Milana (comparative form of tall).</p>
<p>2. Ova kafa je *jača* od one koju sam juče pio (comparative form of strong).</p>
<p>3. Moja sestra je *mlađa* od mene (comparative form of young).</p>
<p>4. Danas je *hladnije* nego juče (comparative form of cold).</p>
<p>5. Ovaj kolač je *slađi* od prošlogodišnjeg (comparative form of sweet).</p>
<p>6. Njegov posao je *teži* nego moj (comparative form of hard).</p>
<p>7. Moja kuća je *veća* od tvoje (comparative form of big).</p>
<p>8. Ovaj film je *dosadniji* od prethodnog (comparative form of boring).</p>
<p>9. Njihov pas je *lepši* od našeg (comparative form of beautiful).</p>
<p>10. Planinarenje je *opasnije* od vožnje bicikla (comparative form of dangerous).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Moja sestra je *lepša* od mene (Comparative form of 'lepa').</p>
<p>2. Njegov automobil je *brži* od mog (Comparative form of 'brz').</p>
<p>3. Ovo drvo je *više* od kuće (Comparative form of 'visok').</p>
<p>4. On je *pametniji* od svog brata (Comparative form of 'pametan').</p>
<p>5. Ova knjiga je *interesantnija* od prethodne (Comparative form of 'interesantan').</p>
<p>6. Njena soba je *čistija* od moje (Comparative form of 'čist').</p>
<p>7. Njegov pas je *veći* od mog (Comparative form of 'velik').</p>
<p>8. Ovaj film je *duži* od prethodnog (Comparative form of 'dug').</p>
<p>9. On je *snažniji* od svog oca (Comparative form of 'snažan').</p>
<p>10. Njena kosa je *kraća* od moje (Comparative form of 'kratak').</p>