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Complex prepositions Exercises in Croatian language
Complex prepositions in the Croatian language can be quite challenging for learners, as they often involve multiple words that together function as a single preposition. Unlike simple prepositions, which consist of a single word, complex prepositions are typically combinations of two or more words that create specific relationships between elements in a sentence. Understanding and mastering these constructions is crucial for achieving fluency and conveying precise meanings in various contexts, whether you're discussing time, place, cause, or manner.
In Croatian, complex prepositions are used to express nuanced ideas and relationships that single-word prepositions cannot capture. For example, phrases like "zbog toga" (because of that) or "u skladu s" (in accordance with) serve to articulate more specific and intricate connections between concepts. This section will provide exercises designed to help you practice and internalize the use of these complex prepositions, allowing you to enhance both your comprehension and expression in Croatian. Through a series of targeted activities, you will gain confidence in using these essential linguistic tools accurately and effectively.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Uvijek idem *nasuprot* škole (preposition indicating opposite).</p>
<p>2. Knjiga je pala *ispod* stola (preposition indicating beneath).</p>
<p>3. Naći ćemo se *ispred* kina (preposition indicating in front of).</p>
<p>4. Bicikl je parkiran *pored* zgrade (preposition indicating next to).</p>
<p>5. Sastanak počinje *nakon* ručka (preposition indicating after).</p>
<p>6. Kafić se nalazi *iza* trgovačkog centra (preposition indicating behind).</p>
<p>7. Loptica je iskočila *između* stolova (preposition indicating between).</p>
<p>8. Pismo je stiglo *preko* pošte (preposition indicating via).</p>
<p>9. Sjedimo *uz* rijeku (preposition indicating beside).</p>
<p>10. Prolazim *kroz* tunel (preposition indicating through).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ona ide *s obzirom na* njegove savjete (complex preposition meaning "considering").</p>
<p>2. Moramo završiti projekt *u vezi s* dogovorom (complex preposition meaning "regarding").</p>
<p>3. On je otišao *usprkos* lošem vremenu (complex preposition meaning "despite").</p>
<p>4. Radi *u ime* cijelog tima (complex preposition meaning "on behalf of").</p>
<p>5. *Zbog* kiše, utakmica je odgođena (complex preposition meaning "because of").</p>
<p>6. Putuje *u pravcu* Zagreba (complex preposition meaning "in the direction of").</p>
<p>7. *U slučaju* nužde, nazovite 112 (complex preposition meaning "in case of").</p>
<p>8. Razgovarali su *u vezi s* novim projektom (complex preposition meaning "regarding").</p>
<p>9. *Unatoč* svim preprekama, uspjeli su (complex preposition meaning "despite").</p>
<p>10. Radili su *u korist* zajednice (complex preposition meaning "for the benefit of").</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Oni su otišli *iza* kuće da se igraju (preposition indicating position behind).</p>
<p>2. Knjiga je *na* stolu (preposition indicating position on).</p>
<p>3. Putovanje *prema* moru je trajalo pet sati (preposition indicating direction towards).</p>
<p>4. Cijela obitelj je *u* parku (preposition indicating position in).</p>
<p>5. Sastanak je zakazan *poslije* ručka (preposition indicating time after).</p>
<p>6. Ona živi *iznad* pekarnice (preposition indicating position above).</p>
<p>7. Bicikli su parkirani *ispod* krova (preposition indicating position under).</p>
<p>8. Oni su trčali *kroz* šumu (preposition indicating movement through).</p>
<p>9. On je sjedio *pored* prozora (preposition indicating position next to).</p>
<p>10. Auto je parkiran *nasuprot* kući (preposition indicating position opposite).</p>