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Correlative conjunctions Exercises in Bosnian language

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Correlative conjunctions are pairs of words that work together to connect equal grammatical elements within a sentence, enhancing both clarity and coherence. In the Bosnian language, mastering these conjunctions is essential for constructing fluid and complex sentences. Common correlative conjunctions include pairs like "ni...ni" (neither...nor), "i...i" (both...and), and "ili...ili" (either...or). By using these conjunctions correctly, you can express comparisons, choices, and contrasts more effectively, allowing your communication in Bosnian to be more nuanced and precise. Understanding and practicing correlative conjunctions in Bosnian will significantly improve your language skills, making your speech and writing more sophisticated. In our grammar exercises, you'll find a variety of tasks designed to reinforce your knowledge of these conjunctions. From fill-in-the-blank sentences to translation exercises, each activity aims to help you recognize and use correlative conjunctions accurately. Engaging with these exercises regularly will build your confidence and proficiency in the Bosnian language, enabling you to convey complex ideas with greater ease.

Exercise 1

1. On je *i* pametan *i* vredan (both characteristics). 2. *Bilo* je hladno *bilo* toplo, on je uvijek nosio jaknu (weather conditions). 3. Ne znam *ni* gdje je *ni* kada će doći (expressing lack of knowledge). 4. *I* ti *i* ja volimo gledati filmove (two people). 5. *Niti* je došao *niti* je zvao (negative actions). 6. On *ni* ne pije *ni* ne puši (unhealthy habits). 7. Idemo *ili* u kino *ili* u restoran (choices for an outing). 8. Volim *kako* čitaš *tako* i pišeš (expressing liking of two activities). 9. *Bilo* da pada kiša *bilo* da sija sunce, on trči svaki dan (weather conditions). 10. *Ni* ti *ni* ja nismo znali odgovor (two people not knowing something).

Exercise 2

1. *I* *ne* samo *da* voli da čita, *nego* i da piše (both...and). 2. *I* *ako* je bio umoran, *ipak* je završio posao (although...still). 3. *Ili* ćeš *ti* doći kod mene, *ili* ću ja doći kod tebe (either...or). 4. *Niti* je *on* došao, *niti* je poslao poruku (neither...nor). 5. *Bilo* da je *sunčano*, *bilo* da pada kiša, idemo na izlet (whether...or). 6. *Kako* ti *tako* i ja moramo raditi (as...so). 7. *I* *koliko* ona voli njega, *toliko* on voli nju (as much...as). 8. *Ako* želiš uspjeti, *onda* moraš raditi marljivo (if...then). 9. *I* *kad* je teško, *ipak* ne odustajemo (even when...still). 10. *Bilo* da ideš *ili* ostaješ, odluka je tvoja (whether...or).

Exercise 3

1. *Bilo* je *hladno* *i* *kišovito* (neither...nor). 2. *I* Ana *i* Marko su *došli* na zabavu (both...and). 3. *Niti* *je* *toplo* *niti* *sunčano* danas (neither...nor). 4. *I* *pjeva* *i* *pleše* na koncertu (both...and). 5. *I* *voli* *i* *cijeni* umjetnost (both...and). 6. *Niti* *je* *gladan* *niti* *žedan* (neither...nor). 7. *Bilo* *je* *hladno* *i* *vjetrovito* (neither...nor). 8. *I* *Ana* *i* *Marko* *su* *učili* (both...and). 9. *Niti* *je* *zima* *niti* *ljeto* (neither...nor). 10. *I* *kuham* *i* *perem* suđe (both...and).