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Past continuous tense Exercises in Bosnian language

Students actively studying language syntax.

The past continuous tense in Bosnian, much like in English, is used to describe actions that were ongoing at a specific moment in the past. This tense is essential for conveying the duration or progression of past activities, often in conjunction with another event. By understanding the nuances of the past continuous tense, learners can more accurately and vividly describe past scenarios, making their narratives more engaging and precise. In Bosnian, the past continuous tense is formed using the past tense of the verb "to be" (biti) combined with the present participle of the main verb, ending in "-ći" or "-ući." Mastering the past continuous tense in Bosnian requires practice and familiarity with both regular and irregular verb forms. Our grammar exercises are designed to help you build this proficiency through a variety of sentence structures and contexts. These exercises will not only reinforce your understanding of the tense but also enhance your ability to use it correctly in conversation and writing. Whether you are describing what you were doing at a particular time or narrating a sequence of past events, a solid grasp of the past continuous tense will significantly improve your Bosnian language skills.

Exercise 1

1. Ona je *čitala* knjigu kad je telefon zazvonio (verb for reading). 2. Mi smo *igrali* fudbal dok je padala kiša (verb for playing). 3. On je *spavao* kada je počeo film (verb for sleeping). 4. Ja sam *učila* za ispit cijelu noć (verb for studying). 5. Ti si *pisao* pismo kad sam te nazvala (verb for writing). 6. Oni su *gledali* televiziju cijelo veče (verb for watching). 7. Ona je *kuhala* ručak dok je slušala muziku (verb for cooking). 8. Mi smo *šetali* parkom kad je počeo padati snijeg (verb for walking). 9. On je *pričao* sa prijateljem dok je čekao autobus (verb for talking). 10. Ja sam *slušala* predavanje dok sam pravila bilješke (verb for listening).

Exercise 2

1. When you called, I *was reading* a book (verb for an activity done with a book). 2. They *were watching* a movie when the power went out (verb for an activity done with a TV or cinema). 3. She *was cooking* dinner when the guests arrived (verb for preparing food). 4. We *were playing* soccer when it started to rain (verb for engaging in a sport). 5. He *was writing* a letter when the phone rang (verb for composing text on paper). 6. The children *were sleeping* when the storm began (verb for being in a state of rest). 7. I *was talking* on the phone when you knocked on the door (verb for having a conversation). 8. The cat *was sleeping* on the couch all afternoon (verb for resting, typically lying down). 9. We *were driving* to the beach when we got lost (verb for operating a vehicle). 10. She *was studying* for her exam when her friend called (verb for learning or reviewing material).

Exercise 3

1. I *gledao* TV kad je telefon zazvonio (watching). 2. Ona *pisala* pismo dok je slušala muziku (writing). 3. Mi *igrali* fudbal dok je padala kiša (playing). 4. Oni *čitali* knjige u biblioteci cijelo popodne (reading). 5. Ti *učio* za ispit dok je tvoj brat spavao (studying). 6. On *pravio* večeru kad je nestalo struje (making). 7. Moja baka *pričala* priče dok smo sjedili oko vatre (telling). 8. Ja *vozio* bicikl kada je počelo grmjeti (riding). 9. Mi *čekali* autobus kad je počelo da pada snijeg (waiting). 10. Oni *pričali* o putovanju dok su sjedili u parku (talking).