Adverb comparative forms in Korean grammar are important when expressing comparison between two or more actions, states, or qualities. To create comparative sentences, Koreans typically use the structure “A보다 B(가) + adverb + -ㄴ/는” to mean “B is more adverb than A.” In addition, expressions like “더”, “더욱”, and “훨씬” may also be Incorporated to strengthen the comparative degree. In this exercise, you will practice constructing comparative sentences in Korean by filling in the blanks with the appropriate adverbs or modifiers.
Exercise 1: Adverb Comparative Forms in Korean Grammar
1. 이 케이크가 저거보다 *맛있는* (tasty)
2. 날씨가 어제보다 *더* 추운 것 같아요 (more)
3. 영화보다 *훨씬* 재미있었던 공연 (much)
4. 나는 치즈보다 *초콜릿* (chocolate)을 더 좋아해요.
5. 요즘 항공권이 작년보다 *더욱* 비싼 것 같아요 (more expensive)
Exercise 2: Adverb Comparative Forms in Korean Grammar
6. 시험이 쉬웠지만 지난번 시험보다 *더* 어려웠어요 (harder)
7. 제주도는 부산보다 *훨씬* 아름다운 것 같아요 (much)
8. 작년 여름보다 올해 여름이 *훨씬* 덥다 (much hotter)
9. 첫 번째 음식보다 두 번째 음식이 *더* 매워요 (more)
10. 지난주에 봤던 영화가 이 영화보다 *훨씬* 더 긴장감있었어요 (much more)