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Comparatives of adverbs Exercises in Serbian language
Comparatives of adverbs in the Serbian language can be both intriguing and challenging for learners. Unlike English, where adverbs often simply add an "er" or use "more" to form the comparative, Serbian has its own set of rules and patterns. Understanding these nuances is essential for anyone aiming to achieve fluency and express themselves more precisely. Adverbs in Serbian not only modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs but also provide depth to the language by indicating the manner, time, place, and degree of an action.
In Serbian, forming the comparative of adverbs typically involves specific morphological changes. For instance, many adverbs derive their comparative forms by adding suffixes such as "-je" or "-e" to the base form. Additionally, some adverbs follow irregular patterns and must be memorized. By mastering these forms, you can enhance your conversational skills and convey comparisons more effectively. This section will guide you through various exercises designed to reinforce your understanding and usage of comparative adverbs in Serbian, ensuring you can communicate with greater confidence and accuracy.
Exercise 1
<p>1. On je trčao *brže* nego inače (more quickly).</p>
<p>2. Ona je govorila *glasnije* od svih ostalih (louder).</p>
<p>3. Voz je stigao *brže* nego smo očekivali (more quickly).</p>
<p>4. Učitelj je objasnio zadatak *jasnije* nego pre (more clearly).</p>
<p>5. On je plivao *brže* od svih svojih prijatelja (more quickly).</p>
<p>6. Ona je pevala *lepše* od svih na koncertu (more beautifully).</p>
<p>7. On je odgovorio na pitanje *brže* nego iko drugi (more quickly).</p>
<p>8. Ljudi su reagovali *brže* nego što smo očekivali (more quickly).</p>
<p>9. Ona je napisala esej *bolje* od svih u razredu (better).</p>
<p>10. On je nacrtao sliku *lepše* nego prošli put (more beautifully).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. On je trčao *brže* nego ikad (Comparative of "brzo").</p>
<p>2. Marko je odgovorio *brže* od svih drugih učenika (Comparative of "brzo").</p>
<p>3. Jelena uči *više* nego njen brat (Comparative of "mnogo").</p>
<p>4. Pas je lajao *glasnije* nego obično (Comparative of "glasno").</p>
<p>5. Ana govori *brže* kada je uzbuđena (Comparative of "brzo").</p>
<p>6. Ovaj automobil ide *brže* od onog (Comparative of "brzo").</p>
<p>7. Deca su se igrala *duže* nego što je planirano (Comparative of "dugo").</p>
<p>8. On je pevao *lepše* nego prošli put (Comparative of "lepo").</p>
<p>9. Milan je stigao *kasnije* nego što smo očekivali (Comparative of "kasno").</p>
<p>10. Ptica je letela *više* nego obično (Comparative of "mnogo").</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. On trči *brže* nego njegov brat (compare speed).</p>
<p>2. Ana peva *lepše* od Jovane (compare beauty in singing).</p>
<p>3. Mi smo stigli *ranije* nego što smo planirali (compare time of arrival).</p>
<p>4. Petar piše *urednije* od Milice (compare neatness in writing).</p>
<p>5. Ivan odgovara na pitanja *brže* nego Milan (compare speed in answering).</p>
<p>6. Jelena vozi *pažljivije* od svog brata (compare carefulness in driving).</p>
<p>7. Oni rade *brže* nego prošle godine (compare speed of work).</p>
<p>8. Deca uče *brže* kada su motivisana (compare learning speed).</p>
<p>9. Maša pleše *lepše* od svojih drugarica (compare beauty in dancing).</p>
<p>10. Marko govori engleski *tečnije* od svojih kolega (compare fluency in speaking English).</p>