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Prepositions with genitive case Exercises in Serbian language
Mastering prepositions with the genitive case is essential for achieving fluency in the Serbian language. Unlike in English, where the genitive case is often expressed through the use of possessive forms or prepositional phrases, Serbian employs specific prepositions that necessitate the genitive case. These prepositions include "iz" (from), "bez" (without), "kod" (at someone's place), and "pored" (beside), among others. Understanding how to correctly use these prepositions not only enriches your vocabulary but also enhances your ability to form more complex and precise sentences, enabling clearer and more nuanced communication.
Our exercises are designed to provide you with practical experience in applying these prepositions in various contexts. By practicing sentences and phrases that incorporate the genitive case, you will become more comfortable and confident in your usage. Each exercise is tailored to progressively build your skills, starting from basic sentence constructions to more advanced applications. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your existing knowledge, these exercises will help solidify your understanding of prepositions with the genitive case in Serbian, ultimately contributing to your overall language proficiency.
Exercise 1
<p>1. On živi *blizu* škole (near).</p>
<p>2. Knjiga je *ispod* stola (under).</p>
<p>3. Pas spava *pored* kuće (next to).</p>
<p>4. Auto je parkiran *ispred* zgrade (in front of).</p>
<p>5. Idemo *preko* mosta (across).</p>
<p>6. Bicikl je *naspram* prodavnice (opposite).</p>
<p>7. Ključ je *izvan* sobe (outside).</p>
<p>8. Voz prolazi *kroz* tunel (through).</p>
<p>9. Staza vodi *duž* reke (along).</p>
<p>10. Selo se nalazi *oko* grada (around).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. On je došao *iz* Beograda (preposition for origin).</p>
<p>2. Knjiga je na stolu pored *prozor* (preposition for beside).</p>
<p>3. Uzeo je papir sa *stola* (preposition for from).</p>
<p>4. Kuća je preko *puta* (preposition for across).</p>
<p>5. Otišla je zbog *posla* (preposition for because of).</p>
<p>6. Automobil je iza *kuće* (preposition for behind).</p>
<p>7. Putovali smo do *planine* (preposition for to destination).</p>
<p>8. Mačka je skočila sa *kreveta* (preposition for from).</p>
<p>9. Knjiga je ispod *stola* (preposition for under).</p>
<p>10. On je došao pre *zore* (preposition for before).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Knjiga je na stolu, ali nije *pored* njega (position next to).</p>
<p>2. Živimo *blizu* reke (close to).</p>
<p>3. Pas je trčao *oko* kuće (around).</p>
<p>4. Idemo *preko* mosta (over).</p>
<p>5. Stojim *ispred* škole (in front of).</p>
<p>6. Bicikl je *iza* garaže (behind).</p>
<p>7. Soba je *pored* dnevne sobe (next to).</p>
<p>8. Šetamo *duž* obale (along).</p>
<p>9. Brdo se nalazi *iznad* sela (above).</p>
<p>10. Radim *tokom* letnjeg raspusta (during).</p>