In Afrikaans grammar, comparative adverbs are used to compare two or more actions, situations, or qualities. They are formed by adding the suffix “-er” to the original adverb, or by using “meer” (more) before the adverb. Additionally, the word “as” (than) is often used to make comparisons between two things. It’s important to practice forming and using comparative adverbs in Afrikaans to better understand the language structure and improve your communication skills.
Exercise 1: Fill in the blank with the appropriate comparative adverb
1. Hierdie kos is *lekkerder* (tastier) as die ander gereg.
2. Sy hardloop *vinniger* (faster) as haar vriendin.
3. Die nuwe rekenaar is *duurder* (more expensive) as die vorige een.
4. Hy kan *hoër* (higher) as sy broer spring.
5. My ma werk *langer* (longer) as my pa.
6. Die slang is *langer* (longer) as die stok.
7. Die berg is *steiler* (steeper) as die heuwel.
8. Haar hare is *korter* (shorter) as haar suster s’n.
9. Die see is *dieper* (deeper) as die rivier.
10. Hy kan *verder* (further) as sy vriend swem.
11. Hierdie klere is *skoner* (cleaner) as die ander een.
12. Sy praat *harder* (louder) as haar suster.
13. Die hond is *dikker* (fatter) as die kat.
14. Hy drink *meer* (more) koffie as sy ma.
15. Die film is *interessanter* (more interesting) as die boek.
Exercise 2: Fill in the blank with the appropriate comparative adverb
1. Die trein is *stadiger* (slower) as die bus.
2. Sy het *beter* (better) presteer as haar klasmaat.
3. Die huis is *groter* (bigger) as die woonstel.
4. Hulle reis *langer* (longer) as ons.
5. Sy kook *slegter* (worse) as haar ma.
6. Die winkel is *nader* (closer) as die stasie.
7. Die kweperys is *kleiner* (smaller) as die plaas.
8. Die wind waai *harder* (stronger) as gister.
9. Die nuwe fliek is *spandeerder* (more expensive) as die ou een.
10. Hy lees *sakter* (softer) as sy pa.
11. Hierdie koppie koffie smaak *vieser* (uglier) as die een.
12. Hulle auto ry *vinniger* (faster) as myne.
13. Die meisie is *jonger* (younger) as die seun.
14. Hy eet *meer* (more) sjokolade as sy suster.
15. Die kursus is *makliker* (easier) as die vorige een.
