A2 · أساسي فصل 19

Comparison and Superlatives

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Expands on comparative structures using 'lebih' and 'paling'. Covers equal comparisons with 'se-'.

نصائح وحيل (3)

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Don't overthink

Indonesian comparatives are easier than English. No suffixes!
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Comparative 'Lebih'
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Keep it simple

Don't add suffixes. Just use 'paling' + word.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Superlative 'Paling'
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Think 'One'

Remember that 'se-' comes from 'satu' (one). It means 'one-level' or 'same-level'.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Equal Comparison 'Se-'

تدريب سريع (10)

Fill in the blank.

Kopi ini ___ panas dari teh.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lebih
Lebih is the comparative marker.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Comparative 'Lebih'

Choose the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Dia lebih tinggi dari saya
Correct structure.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Comparative 'Lebih'

Fill in the blank.

Dia ___ saya.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: setinggi
Use 'se-' for equality.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Equal Comparison 'Se-'

Choose the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Dia lebih tinggi dari saya
Needs the connector 'dari'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Comparative Nuances

Choose the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Dia paling tinggi.
Correct word order.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Superlative 'Paling'

Fix the error.

Find and fix the mistake:

Dia lebih setinggi saya.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Dia setinggi saya
Remove 'lebih'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Equal Comparison 'Se-'

Choose the correct form.

Mana yang benar?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sebesar
No space allowed.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Equal Comparison 'Se-'

Fix the error.

Find and fix the mistake:

Ini adalah paling besar rumah.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ini adalah rumah paling besar
Paling goes before adjective.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Comparative Nuances

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Dia lebih pintar-an dari saya.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Dia lebih pintar dari saya
No suffixes.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Comparative 'Lebih'

Fill in the blank.

Kopi ini ___ panas dari teh.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lebih
Comparative structure.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Comparative Nuances

Score: /10

أسئلة شائعة (6)

Yes, it works for all adjectives.
Yes, it is preferred in formal writing.
Yes, it works with almost all adjectives.
It's neutral and used everywhere.
Yes, it is very productive and works with almost all descriptive adjectives.
No, it just adds the comparative 'as... as' meaning.