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Welcome to the lesson on Comparison in Bengali grammar! Understanding how to make comparisons is a fundamental part of mastering any language, and Bengali is no exception. Comparisons allow you to express relationships between objects, people, and situations, which is essential for effective communication. In this lesson, we'll focus on how to compare adjectives and adverbs, providing you with the tools to enhance your descriptive capabilities in Bengali.

Our journey will take us through various aspects of comparison, including:

• Basic Comparison: Understanding the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives.

• Comparison of Adverbs: How to compare actions using adverbs.

• Practical Examples: Real-life examples to illustrate these concepts.

• Exercises: Practice scenarios to solidify your understanding.

Let’s dive into the fascinating world of Bengali comparison!

Basic Comparison

In Bengali, comparisons are made using adjectives and adverbs. The two primary forms of comparison are comparative and superlative. Let's break these down.

Comparative Form

The comparative form is used to compare two things. In Bengali, we typically add the word "থেকে" (theke), which means "than," after the comparative adjective.

Here’s a simple structure:

• Bengali: [Adjective] + "থেকে" + [Noun]

• English: [Adjective] + "than" + [Noun]

Examples of Comparative Adjectives:

Bengali	Pronunciation	English
বড় থেকে	bôṛo theke	bigger than
ছোট থেকে	chhôṭo theke	smaller than
সুন্দর থেকে	sundor theke	more beautiful than
দ্রুত থেকে	druto theke	faster than

Superlative Form

The superlative form is used to describe the highest degree of an adjective. In Bengali, we often use the word "সর্বাধিক" (shôrbadhik) to indicate the superlative form.

The structure is:

• Bengali: [Adjective] + "সর্বাধিক" + [Noun]

• English: [Adjective] + "the most" + [Noun]

Examples of Superlative Adjectives:

Bengali	Pronunciation	English
সবচেয়ে বড়	shôbcheye bôṛo	the biggest
সবচেয়ে ছোট	shôbcheye chhôṭo	the smallest
সবচেয়ে সুন্দর	shôbcheye sundor	the most beautiful
সবচেয়ে দ্রুত	shôbcheye druto	the fastest

Comparison of Adverbs

Just like adjectives, we can also compare adverbs in Bengali. The comparative and superlative forms of adverbs follow similar patterns as adjectives.

Comparative Form for Adverbs

To form the comparative of adverbs, we use the structure:

• Bengali: [Adverb] + "থেকে" + [Verb]

• English: [Adverb] + "than" + [Verb]

Examples of Comparative Adverbs:

Bengali	Pronunciation	English
দ্রুত থেকে	druto theke	faster than
ধীরে থেকে	dhire theke	slower than
ভালোভাবে থেকে	bhālôbhābê theke	better than
খারাপভাবে থেকে	kharāpbābê theke	worse than

Superlative Form for Adverbs

For the superlative form of adverbs, we use:

• Bengali: [Adverb] + "সর্বাধিক" + [Verb]

• English: [Adverb] + "the most" + [Verb]

Examples of Superlative Adverbs:

Bengali	Pronunciation	English
সবচেয়ে দ্রুত	shôbcheye druto	the fastest
সবচেয়ে ধীরে	shôbcheye dhire	the slowest
সবচেয়ে ভালোভাবে	shôbcheye bhālôbhābê	the best
সবচেয়ে খারাপভাবে	shôbcheye kharāpbābê	the worst

Practical Examples

To help you grasp these concepts better, here are some practical examples where you can see comparisons in action.

Adjectives in Sentences

1. বাড়িটি বড় থেকে। (Bāṛiṭi bôṛo theke.) - The house is bigger than.

2. ছাত্রটি ছোট থেকে। (Chhātrôṭi chhôṭo theke.) - The student is smaller than.

3. এই ফুলটি সুন্দর থেকে। (Ei phulṭi sundor theke.) - This flower is more beautiful than.

4. গাড়িটি দ্রুত থেকে। (Gāṛiṭi druto theke.) - The car is faster than.

Adverbs in Sentences

1. সে দ্রুত দৌড়াচ্ছে। (Se druto daurāchchē.) - He is running faster.

2. সে ধীরে হাঁটছে। (Se dhire hāṭchē.) - He is walking slowly.

3. সে ভালোভাবে কাজ করছে। (Se bhālôbhābê kāj kôrchē.) - He is working better.

4. সে খারাপভাবে কাজ করছে। (Se kharāpbābê kāj kôrchē.) - He is working worse.

Exercises

Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are exercises designed to help you practice forming comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective in parentheses.

1. এই বইটি __________ (বড়) বই। (This book is the __________ (big) book.)

2. আমার বাড়িটি __________ (ছোট) বাড়ি। (My house is __________ (small) than.)

3. সে __________ (সুন্দর) মেয়ে। (She is the __________ (beautiful) girl.)

4. গাড়িটি __________ (দ্রুত) গাড়ি। (The car is the __________ (fast) car.)

Exercise 2: Sentence Transformation

Transform the following sentences into the comparative or superlative form.

1. এই ফুলটি সুন্দর। (This flower is beautiful.)

2. সেতুটি বড়। (The bridge is big.)

3. সারা শহরে সে সবচেয়ে সুন্দর। (In the whole city, she is the most beautiful.)

4. আমার ভাইটি সবচেয়ে দ্রুত দৌড়ায়। (My brother runs the fastest.)

Exercise 3: Match the Sentences

Match the sentences on the left with their correct comparative or superlative forms on the right.

1. সে বড়। (He is big.)

2. এই গাড়িটি দ্রুত। (This car is fast.)

3. আমার বাড়িটি সুন্দর। (My house is beautiful.)

4. সে সবচেয়ে ধীরে হাঁটে। (He walks the slowest.)

| Column 1 | Column 2 |

|-----------|-----------|

| A. সে ছোট। (He is small.) | 1. তা সবচেয়ে সুন্দর। (It is the most beautiful.) |

| B. গাড়িটি তাই দ্রুত। (The car is faster than.) | 2. সে সবচেয়ে দ্রুত। (He is the fastest.) |

| C. বাড়িটি তাই বড়। (The house is bigger than.) | 3. সে সবচেয়ে ধীরে। (He is the slowest.) |

| D. ফুলটি তাই সুন্দর। (The flower is more beautiful than.) | 4. গাড়িটি তাই দ্রুত। (The car is faster than.) |

Answers

Here are the answers to the exercises for you to check your understanding.

Exercise 1: Answers

1. এই বইটি সবচেয়ে বড় বই।

2. আমার বাড়িটি ছোট বাড়ি।

3. সে সবচেয়ে সুন্দর মেয়ে।

4. গাড়িটি সবচেয়ে দ্রুত গাড়ি।

Exercise 2: Answers

1. এই ফুলটি সুন্দর। → এই ফুলটি সবচেয়ে সুন্দর।

2. সেতুটি বড়। → সেতুটি বড় থেকে।

3. সারা শহরে সে সবচেয়ে সুন্দর। → শহরে সে সবচেয়ে সুন্দর।

4. আমার ভাইটি সবচেয়ে দ্রুত দৌড়ায়। → আমার ভাইটি দ্রুত দৌড়ায়।

Exercise 3: Answers

1 - C, 2 - B, 3 - A, 4 - D.

Congratulations on completing this lesson on comparison in Bengali! Remember, practice makes perfect, and the more you use these structures, the more comfortable you will become in expressing comparisons. Keep practicing, and soon you will find yourself speaking Bengali with confidence!

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