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Irregular comparative forms Exercises in Norwegian language
Mastering irregular comparative forms in Norwegian can be a challenging yet rewarding endeavor for language learners. Unlike regular adjectives that follow predictable patterns when forming comparative and superlative degrees, irregular adjectives break the mold, requiring special attention and practice. These irregularities often stem from historical linguistic evolutions and can vary significantly from their English counterparts. Understanding these unique forms is essential for achieving fluency and for accurately conveying comparisons in spoken and written Norwegian.
Our grammar exercises are designed to help you navigate these complexities with ease. Through a series of targeted activities, you will become familiar with common irregular comparative forms, such as "god" (good) transforming to "bedre" (better) and "best" (best), or "liten" (small) changing to "mindre" (smaller) and "minst" (smallest). By engaging with these exercises, you will not only reinforce your understanding of these irregular forms but also enhance your overall command of the Norwegian language. Dive into the exercises and watch your proficiency grow!
Exercise 1
<p>1. Han er *bedre* i matematikk enn meg (good).</p>
<p>2. Dette huset er *større* enn vårt (big).</p>
<p>3. Hunden deres er *mindre* enn vår (small).</p>
<p>4. Temperaturen i dag er *varmere* enn i går (warm).</p>
<p>5. Denne boken er *dårligere* enn den forrige (bad).</p>
<p>6. Hun er *eldre* enn broren sin (old).</p>
<p>7. Dette fjellet er *høyere* enn det andre (high).</p>
<p>8. Sommeren i Norge er *lysere* enn vinteren (light).</p>
<p>9. Byen er *større* enn landsbyen (big).</p>
<p>10. Han er *yngre* enn søsteren sin (young).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Huset vårt er *eldre* enn naboens hus (comparative form of "gammel").</p>
<p>2. Dette fjellet er *høyere* enn det andre (comparative form of "høy").</p>
<p>3. Denne veien er *lengre* enn den vi tok i går (comparative form of "lang").</p>
<p>4. Han er *yngre* enn meg (comparative form of "ung").</p>
<p>5. Sommeren i år var *varmere* enn i fjor (comparative form of "varm").</p>
<p>6. Denne boka er *bedre* enn den forrige (comparative form of "god").</p>
<p>7. Kaffen i dag er *sterkere* enn i går (comparative form of "sterk").</p>
<p>8. Dette rommet er *mørkere* enn det ved siden av (comparative form of "mørk").</p>
<p>9. Havet her er *dypere* enn der vi var i fjor (comparative form of "dyp").</p>
<p>10. Denne filmen er *dårligere* enn den vi så sist uke (comparative form of "dårlig").</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Sommeren i Norge er ofte *varmere* enn våren (clue: more warm).</p>
<p>2. Dette fjellet er *høyere* enn det andre (clue: more high).</p>
<p>3. Hun er *bedre* til å spille piano enn meg (clue: more good).</p>
<p>4. Katten er *mer* intelligent enn hunden (clue: more intelligent).</p>
<p>5. Dette huset er *større* enn vårt (clue: more big).</p>
<p>6. Eplet smaker *bedre* enn pæren (clue: more tasty).</p>
<p>7. Han er *eldre* enn meg (clue: more old).</p>
<p>8. Denne boka er *mer* interessant enn den forrige (clue: more interesting).</p>
<p>9. Det er *verre* å lyve enn å innrømme feil (clue: more bad).</p>
<p>10. Denne veien er *kortere* enn den andre (clue: more short).</p>