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Conjunctions of time Exercises in Slovak language

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Understanding conjunctions of time is essential for mastering the Slovak language, as they help us connect actions and events in a coherent sequence. Conjunctions such as "keď" (when), "kým" (while), "až" (until), and "predtým" (before) allow us to specify the timing of actions and events, making our communication more precise and meaningful. These conjunctions are commonly used in both everyday conversation and written texts, providing a clear framework to describe past, present, and future events. By familiarizing yourself with these temporal connectors, you'll be able to convey your thoughts more accurately and understand the nuances of Slovak more deeply. Our exercises are designed to give you practical experience in using these conjunctions of time correctly. Through a variety of sentences and context-based tasks, you'll learn to distinguish between different temporal relationships and use the appropriate conjunctions to link actions and events. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will help you build a solid foundation in understanding and using temporal conjunctions in Slovak. Practice regularly, and you'll find yourself becoming more confident in your ability to express and comprehend time-related nuances in the Slovak language.

Exercise 1

1. Keď *prídem* domov, urobím si večeru (verb for arriving). 2. Hneď ako *dokončíme* úlohu, pôjdeme von (verb for finishing). 3. Po tom, čo *pôjdeš* do obchodu, nezabudni kúpiť mlieko (verb for going). 4. Zatiaľ čo *čakáme*, môžeme sa porozprávať (verb for waiting). 5. Kým *neprší*, môžeme ísť na prechádzku (verb for not raining). 6. Skôr než *odídeš*, zavolaj mi (verb for leaving). 7. Hneď ako *začne* film, buďte ticho (verb for starting). 8. Po tom, čo *skončí* školský rok, pôjdeme na dovolenku (verb for ending). 9. Kým *neprídem* domov, neotváraj dvere (verb for not arriving). 10. Zatiaľ čo *budeš* čítať knihu, uvarím čaj (verb for being, future tense).

Exercise 2

1. *Keď* prídem domov, urobím si večeru (conjunction used to indicate "when" in the context of an event happening in the future). 2. *Zatiaľ čo* som čakal na autobus, čítal som knihu (conjunction used to indicate "while" doing something). 3. *Akonáhle* sa zobudím, idem behať (conjunction used to indicate "as soon as" something happens). 4. *Keď* prší, zostávam doma (conjunction used to indicate "when" in the context of an event happening generally). 5. *Keď* dorazíme do hotela, odpočinieme si (conjunction used to indicate "when" in the context of arriving somewhere). 6. *Predtým, než* pôjdem spať, si umyjem zuby (conjunction used to indicate "before" doing something). 7. *Kým* sa vrátiš, pripravím večeru (conjunction used to indicate "by the time" or "while" you return). 8. *Keď* som bol dieťa, rád som sa hral vonku (conjunction used to indicate "when" in the context of past events). 9. *Akonáhle* skončíme prácu, pôjdeme na dovolenku (conjunction used to indicate "as soon as" we finish). 10. *Od tej doby, čo* odišiel, sa necítim dobre (conjunction used to indicate "since" someone left).

Exercise 3

1. Keď *sa* vrátiš, zavolaj mi. (when you return) 2. Predtým ako *odídeš*, uisti sa, že máš všetko. (before you leave) 3. Počas toho ako *študuješ*, nepočúvaj hudbu. (while you study) 4. Hneď ako *skončíme*, môžeme ísť na kávu. (as soon as we finish) 5. Keď *prší*, nosím dáždnik. (when it rains) 6. Čakáme, kým *príde* autobus. (until the bus arrives) 7. Potom čo *doješ*, umy si ruky. (after you eat) 8. Kým *sa* učíš, vypni televízor. (while you study) 9. Keď *budeš* mať čas, zavolaj mi. (when you have time) 10. Len čo *sa* vrátim, ozvem sa ti. (as soon as I return)