The Comparison in Lithuanian grammar involves the use of degrees of comparison that include positive, comparative, and superlative degrees. These degrees help in drawing comparisons and establishing relationships between two or more entities. Different adjectives and adverbs are modified according to the rules of Lithuanian grammar to form their comparative and superlative forms, which will be highlighted in the following exercises.
Exercise 1: Fill in the Missing Word to Complete the Comparisons
1. “Mindaugas yra *aukštesnis* (higher) už Andrių.”
2. “Lietuvos dirvožemis yra *mažiau* (less) derlingas nei Italijos.”
3. “Ar tu *labiau* (more) pavargęs nei aš?”
4. “Šiandien temperatūra yra *žemiau* (lower) nei vakar.”
5. “Mano sunė yra *greičiau* (faster) nei tavo katė.”
Exercise 2: Use the Correct Form of Comparative Degree
1. “Tavo sujėzus yra *stambesnis* (bigger) už mano.”
2. “Ši knyga yra *įdomesnė* (more interesting) nei ta.”
3. “Kaunas yra *mažesnis* (smaller) nei Vilnius.”
4. “Lietuva yra *šiaurėje* (further north) nei Polska.”
5. “Šiandien oras yra *šiltesnis* (warmer) nei vakar.”
