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Prepositions with the genitive case Exercises in Czech language
Navigating the intricacies of Czech grammar can be a rewarding yet challenging endeavor, especially when it comes to mastering prepositions with the genitive case. In Czech, prepositions like "bez" (without), "do" (to, into), "od" (from), and "kolem" (around) necessitate the use of the genitive case, altering the form of the nouns that follow them. Understanding how these prepositions function and the transformations they trigger in the accompanying nouns is crucial for achieving fluency and ensuring that your sentences convey the intended meaning accurately.
Our exercises are designed to provide you with a thorough understanding and ample practice of using prepositions with the genitive case in various contexts. Through a series of structured activities, you will learn to identify and apply the correct forms, enhancing both your written and spoken Czech. Whether you're a beginner looking to build a solid foundation or an advanced learner aiming to refine your skills, these exercises will help you grasp the nuances of Czech prepositions and improve your overall grammatical proficiency.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Jdu *do* školy (preposition for direction).</p>
<p>2. Potřebuji se zeptat *na* otázku (preposition for asking).</p>
<p>3. Bydlím blízko *města* (noun for a place where many people live).</p>
<p>4. Dům se nachází vedle *parku* (noun for a place with trees and grass).</p>
<p>5. Kniha je *od* mého bratra (preposition for indicating origin).</p>
<p>6. Chtěl bych sklenici *vody* (noun for the liquid we drink).</p>
<p>7. Počasí je vhodné pro procházku *po* lese (preposition for movement within a space).</p>
<p>8. Čtu dopis *od* mého přítele (preposition for indicating sender).</p>
<p>9. Po škole jdu *ke* kamarádovi (preposition for indicating movement towards someone).</p>
<p>10. Sedím blízko *okna* (noun for an opening in a wall that lets light in).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. On si nikdy nezapomněl vzít klobouk *z* věšáku (preposition meaning "from").</p>
<p>2. Kniha spadla *ze* stolu během bouřky (preposition meaning "from").</p>
<p>3. Anna se bojí *tmy* (noun meaning "darkness").</p>
<p>4. Rodiče se vrátili *z* dovolené (preposition meaning "from").</p>
<p>5. Studenti se učí *z* učebnice (preposition meaning "from").</p>
<p>6. Okno bylo otevřené *do* pokoje (preposition meaning "into").</p>
<p>7. Hledám klíče *od* auta (preposition meaning "of").</p>
<p>8. Požádal mě o fotku *z* dovolené (preposition meaning "from").</p>
<p>9. Mám strach *z* pavouků (preposition meaning "of").</p>
<p>10. Děti se vrátily *z* hřiště (preposition meaning "from").</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Kniha je *vedle* lampy (preposition meaning "next to").</p>
<p>2. Stál jsem *před* domem (preposition meaning "in front of").</p>
<p>3. Můj dům je *blízko* školy (preposition meaning "near").</p>
<p>4. Byl jsem *u* lékaře (preposition meaning "at" or "by").</p>
<p>5. Auto je zaparkované *naproti* poště (preposition meaning "opposite").</p>
<p>6. Jdeme *kolem* parku (preposition meaning "around").</p>
<p>7. Jsem *bez* peněz (preposition meaning "without").</p>
<p>8. Děti se schovaly *za* stromy (preposition meaning "behind").</p>
<p>9. Pes běží *od* domu (preposition meaning "from").</p>
<p>10. Jablko spadlo *z* stromu (preposition meaning "from").</p>