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Distributive pronouns Exercises in Bosnian language
Distributive pronouns are an essential part of mastering the Bosnian language, as they help convey the idea of distribution among individuals or things. In Bosnian, distributive pronouns such as "svaki" (each), "svako" (every), and "nijedan" (none) are used to specify individual members within a group. Understanding how to correctly use these pronouns will significantly enhance your ability to express detailed and nuanced thoughts in Bosnian. The exercises provided in this section are designed to strengthen your grasp of these pronouns, ensuring that you can confidently distinguish and apply them in various contexts.
To begin, it is crucial to comprehend the agreement rules for distributive pronouns, which must align with the nouns they refer to in terms of gender, number, and case. This alignment can be particularly challenging for English speakers, given the differences in grammatical structures between English and Bosnian. Through targeted practice, you will learn to navigate these complexities, ultimately achieving greater fluency and precision in your communication. The following exercises will guide you through various scenarios, helping you to internalize the rules and apply them correctly in everyday conversations.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Svako dijete *ima* svoje igračke (verb meaning "has").</p>
<p>2. Svaka osoba *treba* da poštuje pravila (verb meaning "needs").</p>
<p>3. Svaki čovjek *voli* svoju slobodu (verb meaning "likes" or "loves").</p>
<p>4. Svaki učenik *mora* da položi ispit (verb meaning "must").</p>
<p>5. Svaka knjiga *ima* svoju priču (verb meaning "has").</p>
<p>6. Svaka ptica *ima* svoje gnezdo (verb meaning "has").</p>
<p>7. Svaki automobil *treba* gorivo (verb meaning "needs").</p>
<p>8. Svaka majka *voli* svoju djecu (verb meaning "loves").</p>
<p>9. Svako drvo *ima* korijenje (verb meaning "has").</p>
<p>10. Svaki prijatelj *mora* biti pouzdan (verb meaning "must").</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. *Svaki* učenik je dobio knjigu (Each student received a book). Clue: Distributive pronoun meaning "each".</p>
<p>2. *Svako* dijete voli sladoled (Every child loves ice cream). Clue: Distributive pronoun meaning "every".</p>
<p>3. *Svakom* gostu je ponuđeno piće (Each guest was offered a drink). Clue: Distributive pronoun in dative case.</p>
<p>4. *Svakoga* dana idem u park (Every day I go to the park). Clue: Distributive pronoun in genitive case.</p>
<p>5. *Svakome* je jasno šta treba uraditi (It is clear to everyone what needs to be done). Clue: Distributive pronoun in dative case.</p>
<p>6. *Svaki* put kad dođeš, doneseš radost (Every time you come, you bring joy). Clue: Distributive pronoun meaning "every".</p>
<p>7. *Svakoga* jutra pijem kafu (Every morning I drink coffee). Clue: Distributive pronoun in genitive case.</p>
<p>8. *Svakome* je potrebna ljubav (Everyone needs love). Clue: Distributive pronoun in dative case.</p>
<p>9. *Svakoj* osobi treba prijatelj (Every person needs a friend). Clue: Distributive pronoun in dative case, feminine gender.</p>
<p>10. *Svaki* od nas ima svoje snove (Each of us has their own dreams). Clue: Distributive pronoun meaning "each".</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Svaki dan idem u park i sretnem *nekoga* koga poznajem (someone).</p>
<p>2. Na svakom sastanku *neko* postavlja zanimljivo pitanje (someone).</p>
<p>3. U *svakoj* knjizi pronađem nešto novo i zanimljivo (every).</p>
<p>4. U svakom razredu *neko* je uvijek spreman pomoći (someone).</p>
<p>5. U *svakom* gradu postoje zanimljive znamenitosti (every).</p>
<p>6. *Neki* ljudi vole da putuju avionom, dok drugi preferiraju voz (some).</p>
<p>7. U *svakoj* zemlji postoje različite kulture i običaji (every).</p>
<p>8. *Neki* učenici vole matematiku, dok drugi više vole historiju (some).</p>
<p>9. Na svakoj zabavi *neko* se uvijek ističe svojim plesom (someone).</p>
<p>10. U *svakom* restoranu imaju specijalitete kuće (every).</p>