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Subordinating conjunctions Exercises in Serbian language
Subordinating conjunctions play a crucial role in the structure and fluidity of the Serbian language, allowing speakers to connect clauses and convey complex relationships between ideas. By mastering these conjunctions, you can enhance your ability to construct meaningful and nuanced sentences, whether you are engaging in casual conversation or writing formal texts. Subordinating conjunctions such as "jer" (because), "ako" (if), "iako" (although), and "dok" (while) introduce dependent clauses, providing context and depth to the main clause they accompany. Understanding how to use these conjunctions appropriately will significantly improve your fluency and comprehension of Serbian.
In these exercises, you will be guided through various scenarios where subordinating conjunctions are essential, helping you to identify their proper usage and placement within sentences. You will encounter a range of examples and practice opportunities designed to reinforce your understanding and application of these grammatical tools. Whether you are a beginner aiming to grasp the basics or an advanced learner looking to refine your skills, these exercises will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to use subordinating conjunctions effectively in your Serbian language endeavors.
Exercise 1
<p>1. On je ostao kod kuće *dok* je padao sneg (subordinating conjunction for "while").</p>
<p>2. Moram da završim zadatak *pre nego što* odem na spavanje (subordinating conjunction for "before").</p>
<p>3. Čekao je *da* autobus stigne (subordinating conjunction indicating an action waiting to occur).</p>
<p>4. Ona je učila *kako bi* položila ispit (subordinating conjunction for "in order to").</p>
<p>5. Neću ići na putovanje *ako* bude kiša (subordinating conjunction for a condition).</p>
<p>6. On nije došao na sastanak *jer* je bio bolestan (subordinating conjunction for giving a reason).</p>
<p>7. On je brzo trčao *iako* je bio umoran (subordinating conjunction for "even though").</p>
<p>8. Kupila je poklon *pošto* je saznala da je prijateljica trudna (subordinating conjunction for indicating a reason after an event).</p>
<p>9. Slušala je muziku *dok* je radila domaći zadatak (subordinating conjunction for "while").</p>
<p>10. Otišao je kući *čim* je završio posao (subordinating conjunction for "as soon as").</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. On je otišao kući *kada* je završio posao (subordinating conjunction indicating time).</p>
<p>2. Čekali su ispred restorana *dok* je padao sneg (subordinating conjunction indicating simultaneous actions).</p>
<p>3. Ne možemo ići na izlet *ako* bude loše vreme (subordinating conjunction indicating condition).</p>
<p>4. Bilo je toliko bučno *da* nisam mogao da spavam (subordinating conjunction indicating result).</p>
<p>5. Ona je došla *iako* je bila umorna (subordinating conjunction indicating contrast).</p>
<p>6. Nismo otišli na koncert *jer* nismo imali karte (subordinating conjunction indicating reason).</p>
<p>7. Treba da vežbaš više *kako bi* postao bolji u tenisu (subordinating conjunction indicating purpose).</p>
<p>8. Pozvao sam ga na večeru *pošto* smo se dugo nismo videli (subordinating conjunction indicating reason).</p>
<p>9. On je ostao kod kuće *zato što* je bio bolestan (subordinating conjunction indicating reason).</p>
<p>10. Učimo srpski *da bi* mogli komunicirati sa lokalnim stanovništvom (subordinating conjunction indicating purpose).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Idemo u bioskop, *ako* budeš imao vremena. (subordinating conjunction indicating condition)</p>
<p>2. Neću izaći napolje, *jer* pada kiša. (subordinating conjunction indicating reason)</p>
<p>3. Završio je posao, *iako* je bio umoran. (subordinating conjunction indicating contrast)</p>
<p>4. Ostaću kod kuće, *dok* ne završiš zadatak. (subordinating conjunction indicating time)</p>
<p>5. Pozovi me, *kada* stigneš kući. (subordinating conjunction indicating time)</p>
<p>6. Ne mogu da učim, *dok* mi svira muzika. (subordinating conjunction indicating time)</p>
<p>7. Pomoći ću ti, *ako* mi kažeš šta treba da uradim. (subordinating conjunction indicating condition)</p>
<p>8. Neću otići, *dok* ne završiš sve obaveze. (subordinating conjunction indicating time)</p>
<p>9. Razmisliću o tome, *kada* budem imao više vremena. (subordinating conjunction indicating time)</p>
<p>10. Ona će doći, *čim* završi sastanak. (subordinating conjunction indicating immediate action)</p>