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Forming superlatives Exercises in Nepali language

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Forming superlatives in Nepali is an essential aspect of mastering the language, as it allows speakers to express the highest degree of a quality among three or more items. Superlatives are used to compare things and highlight the most extreme points, such as "the tallest," "the smallest," or "the most beautiful." Understanding how to construct these forms can greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively and descriptively in Nepali. This grammar exercise page is designed to help you grasp the rules and nuances of forming superlatives, providing practical examples and exercises to reinforce your learning. In Nepali, superlatives are typically formed using specific suffixes and modifiers, combined with the base form of the adjective. Unlike English, which often uses "most" or "-est" to create superlatives, Nepali relies on its own unique set of linguistic rules. For instance, the word for "big" (ठूलो) becomes "the biggest" (सबैभन्दा ठूलो) by adding the superlative marker "सबैभन्दा." These exercises will guide you through the process step-by-step, helping you to become proficient in identifying and using superlatives in everyday conversation. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises offer a comprehensive approach to mastering superlatives in Nepali.

Exercise 1

1. यो शहरको *सबैभन्दा ठूलो* घर हो (superlative of "ठूलो"). 2. ऊ कक्षाको *सबैभन्दा तेज* विद्यार्थी हो (superlative of "तेज"). 3. यो नेपालकै *सबैभन्दा पुरानो* मन्दिर हो (superlative of "पुरानो"). 4. यो पृथ्वीको *सबैभन्दा अग्लो* हिमाल हो (superlative of "अग्लो"). 5. मेरो कुकुर छिमेकको *सबैभन्दा सानो* कुकुर हो (superlative of "सानो"). 6. त्यो गीत यतिबेला *सबैभन्दा लोकप्रिय* छ (superlative of "लोकप्रिय"). 7. यो बजारको *सबैभन्दा महँगो* लुगाको पसल हो (superlative of "महँगो"). 8. ऊ हाम्रो टिमको *सबैभन्दा बलियो* खेलाडी हो (superlative of "बलियो"). 9. यो शहरको *सबैभन्दा राम्रो* रेस्टुरेन्ट हो (superlative of "राम्रो"). 10. यो किताब मलाई पढेको *सबैभन्दा रमाइलो* किताब हो (superlative of "रमाइलो").

Exercise 2

1. यो विद्यालयमा *सबैभन्दा राम्रो* विद्यार्थी सुमन हो। (the best) 2. एभरेस्ट संसारको *सबैभन्दा अग्लो* हिमाल हो। (the tallest) 3. सारा कक्षामा *सबैभन्दा चाँडो* दौडने विद्यार्थी रीता हो। (the fastest) 4. यो देशको *सबैभन्दा ठूलो* शहर काठमाडौं हो। (the largest) 5. रामको बुबा गाउँमा *सबैभन्दा बुद्धिमान* व्यक्ति हुन्। (the wisest) 6. यो होटलमा *सबैभन्दा मिठो* खाना म:म हो। (the tastiest) 7. हाम्रो कक्षामा *सबैभन्दा मिलनसार* केटी सिता हो। (the friendliest) 8. यो बगैंचामा *सबैभन्दा राम्रो* फूल गुलाफ हो। (the most beautiful) 9. यो पुस्तकालयमा *सबैभन्दा पुरानो* किताब महाभारत हो। (the oldest) 10. यो शहरमा *सबैभन्दा महँगो* रेस्टुरेन्ट होटल हिमालय हो। (the most expensive)

Exercise 3

1. यो विद्यालयमा *ठूलो* पुस्तकालय छ (superlative form of 'big'). 2. नेपालमा *चिसो* ठाउँ सगरमाथा हो (superlative form of 'cold'). 3. उनी हाम्रो कक्षाको *बुद्धिमान* छात्रा हुन् (superlative form of 'smart'). 4. यो संसारको *उच्च* हिमाल सगरमाथा हो (superlative form of 'high'). 5. यो मेरो जीवनको *सुखी* दिन हो (superlative form of 'happy'). 6. यो सहरको *धनी* व्यक्ति उहाँ हुन् (superlative form of 'rich'). 7. यो गाउँको *सफा* घर उहाँको हो (superlative form of 'clean'). 8. यो पुस्तकालयको *ठूलो* कोठा यो हो (superlative form of 'big'). 9. यो बगैचाको *सुन्दर* फूल गुलाफ हो (superlative form of 'beautiful'). 10. त्यो पर्वतारोहणको *जोखिमपूर्ण* यात्रा सगरमाथा हो (superlative form of 'dangerous').