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Double comparatives Exercises in Norwegian language
Mastering double comparatives in the Norwegian language can significantly enhance your ability to express nuanced comparisons and relationships between different qualities or actions. Double comparatives, known as "dobbel komparativ" in Norwegian, involve using two comparative forms to emphasize the degree of difference. For instance, phrases like "jo mer, jo bedre" (the more, the better) illustrate how increasing one aspect directly influences the improvement of another. By understanding and practicing these structures, you can add depth and precision to your Norwegian conversations and writings, making your communication more effective and engaging.
In these exercises, you will explore various scenarios where double comparatives are used, helping you to grasp both their form and function. You'll encounter sentences that demonstrate how to compare adjectives, adverbs, and even entire clauses, providing a comprehensive understanding of this grammatical feature. Through a mix of fill-in-the-blank, translation, and sentence construction activities, you'll gain confidence in recognizing and using double comparatives correctly. Whether you are a beginner looking to solidify your grasp on Norwegian comparatives or an advanced learner aiming to refine your skills, these exercises are designed to guide you through the intricacies of double comparatives in a structured and enjoyable way.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Jo *mer* du øver, jo bedre blir du (more).</p>
<p>2. Jo tidligere vi kommer, jo *mindre* må vi vente (less).</p>
<p>3. Jo *lengre* reisen er, jo mer spennende blir den (longer).</p>
<p>4. Jo *høyere* vi klatrer, jo mer fantastisk er utsikten (higher).</p>
<p>5. Jo flere bøker du leser, jo *smartere* blir du (smarter).</p>
<p>6. Jo *kjøligere* det blir, jo mer klær trenger vi (cooler).</p>
<p>7. Jo *sterkere* vi trener, jo raskere blir vi (stronger).</p>
<p>8. Jo mer vi ler, jo *lykkeligere* er vi (happier).</p>
<p>9. Jo *dypere* vi dykker, jo mer fascinerende er undervannsverdenen (deeper).</p>
<p>10. Jo *sunnere* vi spiser, jo bedre føler vi oss (healthier).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Jo mer du øver, desto *bedre* blir du (comparative of "good").</p>
<p>2. Jo mindre du spiser sukker, desto *sunnere* blir du (comparative of "healthy").</p>
<p>3. Jo flere bøker du leser, desto *klokere* blir du (comparative of "wise").</p>
<p>4. Jo høyere fjellet er, desto *vanskeligere* er det å klatre (comparative of "difficult").</p>
<p>5. Jo mer du trener, desto *sterkere* blir du (comparative of "strong").</p>
<p>6. Jo eldre vi blir, desto *mindre* sover vi (comparative of "little").</p>
<p>7. Jo mer du reiser, desto *mer* lærer du om forskjellige kulturer (comparative of "much/many").</p>
<p>8. Jo varmere været er, desto *gladere* blir folk (comparative of "happy").</p>
<p>9. Jo mer du jobber, desto *trøttere* blir du (comparative of "tired").</p>
<p>10. Jo mer komplisert oppgaven er, desto *lengre* tid tar det å fullføre den (comparative of "long").</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Jo mer du *ønsker*, desto mer må du jobbe for det (verb for desire).</p>
<p>2. Jo mer du *leser*, desto mer lærer du (verb for reading).</p>
<p>3. Jo eldre vi *blir*, desto klokere blir vi (verb for aging).</p>
<p>4. Jo mindre du *spiser*, desto mer vekttap vil du oppleve (verb for eating).</p>
<p>5. Jo flere venner du *har*, desto lykkeligere er du (verb for having).</p>
<p>6. Jo lengre du *venter*, desto vanskeligere blir det (verb for waiting).</p>
<p>7. Jo mer du *trener*, desto sunnere blir du (verb for exercising).</p>
<p>8. Jo tidligere du *står opp*, desto mer får du gjort (verb for waking up).</p>
<p>9. Jo mer du *reiser*, desto mer opplever du (verb for traveling).</p>
<p>10. Jo oftere du *øvelser*, desto bedre blir du (verb for practicing).</p>