Exercises on Using Comparative and Superlative Adverbs in Estonian

Mastering the use of comparative and superlative adverbs is an essential step in achieving fluency in Estonian. These forms allow you to describe actions with varying degrees of intensity, frequency, or quality, enhancing both your written and spoken communication. Whether you're comparing how quickly two people run or determining who speaks Estonian the most fluently, understanding these adverbial forms will significantly enrich your expressive capabilities. Our carefully structured exercises are designed to guide you through the nuances of comparative and superlative adverbs in Estonian. By engaging with these targeted practice activities, you'll gain confidence in constructing sentences that accurately convey degrees of comparison. Each exercise focuses on practical usage, helping you to internalize the rules and apply them naturally in everyday conversation and writing. Dive in and start honing your skills to elevate your Estonian proficiency to new heights.

Exercise 1

1. Ta jooksis *kiiremini* kui tema sõbrad (adverb for faster).

2. See raamat on *huvitavam* kui eelmine, mida lugesin (adverb for more interesting).

3. Ma tunnen end *paremini* pärast puhkamist (adverb for feeling better).

4. Tema laulab *ilusamini* kui keegi teine (adverb for more beautifully).

5. See film oli *halvemini* vastu võetud kui eelmine (adverb for worse reception).

6. Meie meeskond mängis *paremini* kui eelmisel aastal (adverb for better performance).

7. Ta õppis *kiiremini* kui teised õpilased (adverb for faster learning).

8. Selle nädala ilm on *külmem* kui eelmisel nädalal (adverb for colder weather).

9. See auto sõidab *aeglasemalt* kui minu oma (adverb for slower driving).

10. Kõik kuulasid teda *tähelepanelikumalt* kui kunagi varem (adverb for more attentively).

Exercise 2

1. Ta jookseb *kiiremini* kui tema sõber (adverb in comparative form for "fast").

2. See auto sõidab *kõige kiiremini* (adverb in superlative form for "fast").

3. Meie koer reageerib *aeglasemalt* kui teie koer (adverb in comparative form for "slowly").

4. Ta töötab *kõige usinamalt* kogu meeskonnast (adverb in superlative form for "diligently").

5. Linnud laulavad *ilusamalt* kevadel (adverb in comparative form for "beautifully").

6. Tema räägib eesti keelt *kõige paremini* kogu klassist (adverb in superlative form for "well").

7. Lapsed mängivad *häälekamalt* kui täiskasvanud (adverb in comparative form for "noisily").

8. Õpetaja selgitab *kõige põhjalikumalt* (adverb in superlative form for "thoroughly").

9. Tema magab *rahulikumalt* kui mina (adverb in comparative form for "calmly").

10. See muusika kõlab *kõige kaunimalt* (adverb in superlative form for "beautifully").

Exercise 3

1. Ta jooksis *kiiremini* kui tema sõber (adverb in comparative form).

2. See auto sõidab *kiiremini* kui minu vana auto (adverb in comparative form).

3. Ta laulab *ilusamini* kui kõik teised (adverb in comparative form).

4. Kogu klassis vastab küsimustele *kiiremini* Mari (adverb in comparative form).

5. Ta valmistab toitu *paremini* kui tema ema (adverb in comparative form).

6. See töö on tehtud *hoolikamalt* kui eelmised (adverb in comparative form).

7. Ta rääkis *kõige kiiremini* kõigist (adverb in superlative form).

8. Tema töö on *kõige täpsemalt* tehtud (adverb in superlative form).

9. Ta jooksis *kõige kaugemale* kui kõik teised (adverb in superlative form).

10. See laul on lauldud *kõige ilusamini* kogu kontserdil (adverb in superlative form).