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Comparatives in sentences Exercises in Afrikaans language
Comparatives in Afrikaans are essential for expressing differences and making comparisons between two or more entities. These linguistic tools allow speakers to highlight contrasts and similarities in aspects such as size, quality, quantity, or degree. By mastering comparatives, learners can enrich their vocabulary and enhance their ability to communicate more precisely and effectively in Afrikaans. For example, understanding how to form sentences like "Hy is groter as sy broer" (He is bigger than his brother) or "Die boek is interessanter as die film" (The book is more interesting than the movie) is crucial for achieving fluency.
In Afrikaans, comparatives are typically formed by adding specific suffixes to adjectives or by using auxiliary words. The rules for creating these comparisons can vary depending on the adjective's structure, making it important to practice and familiarize oneself with common patterns and exceptions. This page provides a range of grammar exercises designed to help you grasp the nuances of comparatives in Afrikaans. Whether you're comparing objects, people, or experiences, these exercises will guide you through the process, enabling you to construct accurate and meaningful sentences with confidence.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Die olifant is *groter* as die muis (size comparison).</p>
<p>2. Sy fiets is *vinner* as myne (speed comparison).</p>
<p>3. Die nuwe motor is *duurder* as die ou een (price comparison).</p>
<p>4. My huis is *groter* as joune (size comparison).</p>
<p>5. Hy is *sterker* as sy broer (strength comparison).</p>
<p>6. Hierdie boek is *dikker* as daardie een (thickness comparison).</p>
<p>7. Die somer is *warmer* as die winter (temperature comparison).</p>
<p>8. Haar toetsuitslae was *beter* as syne (quality comparison).</p>
<p>9. Die berg is *hoër* as die heuwel (height comparison).</p>
<p>10. Die hond is *vriendeliker* as die kat (friendliness comparison).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Hy is *ouer* as sy broer (comparative of "oud").</p>
<p>2. Die berg is *hoër* as die heuwel (comparative of "hoog").</p>
<p>3. Hierdie toets is *moeiliker* as die vorige een (comparative of "moeilik").</p>
<p>4. Haar hare is *langer* as myne (comparative of "lank").</p>
<p>5. Hierdie boek is *dikker* as daardie een (comparative of "dik").</p>
<p>6. Die rivier is *dieper* hier as by die brug (comparative of "diep").</p>
<p>7. Sy is *vroliker* as haar suster (comparative of "vrolik").</p>
<p>8. Die somer is *warmer* as die lente (comparative of "warm").</p>
<p>9. Hierdie huis is *groter* as ons s’n (comparative of "groot").</p>
<p>10. Hy is *sterker* as ek (comparative of "sterk").</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Die kat is *snaakser* as die hond (adjective for funny).</p>
<p>2. Hy is *ouer* as sy suster (adjective for old).</p>
<p>3. Die berg is *hoër* as die heuwel (adjective for high).</p>
<p>4. Sy is *sterker* as hy (adjective for strong).</p>
<p>5. Die somer is *warmer* as die winter (adjective for warm).</p>
<p>6. Hy is *gelukkiger* as sy broer (adjective for happy).</p>
<p>7. Sy huis is *groter* as ons huis (adjective for big).</p>
<p>8. Die toets was *moeiliker* as wat ek gedink het (adjective for difficult).</p>
<p>9. Ek dink hierdie boek is *beter* as daardie een (adjective for good).</p>
<p>10. Hy is *vinner* as ek (adjective for fast).</p>