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Prepositions with instrumental case Exercises in Serbian language
Understanding the use of prepositions with the instrumental case in Serbian is essential for achieving fluency and accuracy in the language. The instrumental case is often used to indicate the means by which an action is performed, companionship, or the manner of action, among other functions. In Serbian, prepositions such as "sa" (with), "pod" (under), "nad" (above), "pred" (in front of), and "za" (for, when indicating purpose) are commonly used with the instrumental case. Mastery of these prepositions and their proper usage can significantly enhance your ability to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences in Serbian.
This section provides a series of grammar exercises designed to help you practice and perfect your use of prepositions with the instrumental case. Through a variety of activities, including fill-in-the-blank sentences, translation tasks, and contextual exercises, you will develop a deeper understanding of how these prepositions function within the language. Whether you are a beginner just starting to learn Serbian or an advanced learner looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide you with the necessary practice to confidently use prepositions with the instrumental case in your everyday conversations and written communication.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ona je došla *sa* prijateljem (preposition meaning "with").</p>
<p>2. Idem *s* mojim psom u park (preposition meaning "with").</p>
<p>3. Putovali su *autobusom* do grada (preposition meaning "by" for transportation). </p>
<p>4. Razgovarali smo *o* knjigama i filmovima (preposition meaning "about").</p>
<p>5. Marija je zadovoljna *sa* svojim poslom (preposition meaning "with" showing satisfaction). </p>
<p>6. Hodao je *s* kišobranom jer je padala kiša (preposition meaning "with" for an object). </p>
<p>7. Ona je šetala *s* svojim detetom po parku (preposition meaning "with" for a person). </p>
<p>8. Svi smo se složili *s* njegovim mišljenjem (preposition meaning "with" showing agreement). </p>
<p>9. Gledali su film *s* titlovima (preposition meaning "with" showing accompaniment). </p>
<p>10. Kupio je poklon *za* prijatelja (preposition meaning "for" when doing something on behalf of someone). </p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Marko ide na posao *autobusom* (means of transportation).</p>
<p>2. Jelena je išla u šetnju *sa prijateljicom* (with whom).</p>
<p>3. Uveče volim da čitam knjige *pod lampom* (place where).</p>
<p>4. Milica je otišla na izlet *sa porodicom* (with whom).</p>
<p>5. Jovan je završio projekat *sa kolegom* (with whom).</p>
<p>6. Milan je došao na sastanak *sa šefom* (with whom).</p>
<p>7. Proveli smo vikend *na planini* (place where).</p>
<p>8. Ana je vozila bicikl *kroz park* (place where).</p>
<p>9. Živimo *u kući* (place where).</p>
<p>10. Razgovarali smo *o poslu* (about what).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. On ide *sa* prijateljem u bioskop (preposition for "with").</p>
<p>2. Moja baka voli da šeta *sa* psom po parku (preposition for "with").</p>
<p>3. Pisac je poznat *po* svojim romanima (preposition for "by" or "for").</p>
<p>4. Vozili smo se *sa* našim roditeljima na letovanje (preposition for "with").</p>
<p>5. Ona je zadovoljna *sa* svojim uspehom (preposition for "with").</p>
<p>6. Razgovarali smo *sa* profesorom o projektu (preposition for "with").</p>
<p>7. On je ponosan *na* svoj tim (preposition for "on" or "upon").</p>
<p>8. Išla je *sa* drugaricom na koncert (preposition for "with").</p>
<p>9. Slikar je inspirisan *prirodom* (instrumental case for "nature").</p>
<p>10. Ona je uvek zadovoljna *sa* svojim životom (preposition for "with").</p>