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Comparatives with adverbs Exercises in Estonian language
Mastering the use of comparatives with adverbs is essential for achieving fluency in the Estonian language. In Estonian, comparatives with adverbs allow speakers to make nuanced comparisons between actions, enhancing both spoken and written communication. For example, understanding how to correctly modify verbs with comparative adverbs can help you express differences in intensity, frequency, or manner more precisely. This skill is indispensable whether you’re describing how quickly someone runs (kiiremini) or how carefully someone listens (tähelepanelikumalt).
In Estonian, forming these comparatives involves specific grammatical rules that may differ from those in English. Typically, the adverb's basic form is modified to reflect a comparative degree, which can sometimes be a challenge for learners. This page offers a variety of exercises designed to help you practice and internalize these forms. Through targeted practice, you will gain confidence in using comparatives with adverbs, allowing you to communicate more effectively and naturally in Estonian.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ta jooksis *kiiremini* kui tema sõber (adverb for "more quickly").</p>
<p>2. Me räägime *rohkem* kui tavaliselt (adverb for "more").</p>
<p>3. Ta laulab *ilusamini* kui mina (adverb for "more beautifully").</p>
<p>4. Kass hüppas *kõrgemale* kui koer (adverb for "higher").</p>
<p>5. Nad töötasid *tublimalt* kui teised (adverb for "more diligently").</p>
<p>6. Ta sõidab *aeglasemalt* kui mina (adverb for "more slowly").</p>
<p>7. Laps naerab *valjemini* kui täiskasvanud (adverb for "louder").</p>
<p>8. Ta läks *varem* magama kui teised (adverb for "earlier").</p>
<p>9. Külalised tulid *hiljem* kui oodatud (adverb for "later").</p>
<p>10. Ta sööb *vähem* kui mina (adverb for "less").</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ta jookseb *kiiremini* kui mina (adverb for faster).</p>
<p>2. Ma räägin eesti keelt *paremini* kui inglise keelt (adverb for better).</p>
<p>3. Kass ronib puu otsa *kergemini* kui koer (adverb for easier).</p>
<p>4. Tema laulab *ilusamini* kui mina (adverb for more beautifully).</p>
<p>5. Ma saan selle ülesande *kiiremini* valmis kui sina (adverb for faster).</p>
<p>6. Teed selle harjutuse *täpsemalt* kui mina (adverb for more accurately).</p>
<p>7. Laps magab *rahulikumalt* kui täiskasvanu (adverb for more calmly).</p>
<p>8. Ta lahendab probleemi *nutikamalt* kui mina (adverb for more cleverly).</p>
<p>9. Me jõuame sihtkohta *varem* kui plaanitud (adverb for earlier).</p>
<p>10. Ta suudab taluda külma *paremini* kui mina (adverb for better).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ta jookseb *kiiremini* kui mina (more quickly).</p>
<p>2. Koer sööb *rohkem* kui kass (more).</p>
<p>3. Ma räägin eesti keelt *paremini* kui varem (better).</p>
<p>4. Ta laulab *ilusamini* kui tema sõbrad (more beautifully).</p>
<p>5. Me õppisime *tublimalt* kui eelmisel aastal (more diligently).</p>
<p>6. Lapsed mängivad *lõbusamalt* kui täiskasvanud (more joyfully).</p>
<p>7. Ta naerab *valjemini* kui tema õde (louder).</p>
<p>8. Ma magan *kauem* kui sina (longer).</p>
<p>9. Me sõidame *aeglasemalt* kui tavaliselt (slower).</p>
<p>10. Ta räägib *selgemini* kui tema õpetaja (more clearly).</p>