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Subordinating conjunctions Exercises in Bosnian language
Subordinating conjunctions play a crucial role in connecting clauses and indicating relationships between different parts of a sentence in the Bosnian language. These conjunctions help to create complex sentences by joining an independent clause with a dependent one, adding depth and nuance to communication. Understanding and mastering subordinating conjunctions is essential for anyone looking to achieve fluency in Bosnian, as they allow for the expression of cause and effect, contrast, condition, purpose, and time.
In Bosnian, subordinating conjunctions include words like "dok" (while), "kada" (when), "ako" (if), and "jer" (because). Each of these words introduces a subordinate clause that cannot stand alone but provides essential context to the main clause. By practicing with various exercises, learners can become adept at recognizing and using these conjunctions appropriately, thereby enhancing their ability to construct coherent and sophisticated sentences. This page offers a series of grammar exercises designed to help you identify, understand, and correctly use subordinating conjunctions in Bosnian, paving the way for more advanced language skills.
Exercise 1
<p>1. On je ostao kod kuće *jer* je bio bolestan (reason).</p>
<p>2. Moramo završiti zadatak *prije nego* što padne mrak (time).</p>
<p>3. Ona uči bosanski *kako bi* mogla razgovarati s bakom (purpose).</p>
<p>4. Nisam mogao doći *iako* sam želio (contrast).</p>
<p>5. Idemo u planine *ako* bude sunčano (condition).</p>
<p>6. Čekali su nas *dok* smo stigli (time).</p>
<p>7. Bio je sretan *zato što* je dobio posao (reason).</p>
<p>8. Neću otići *dok* ne završiš (time).</p>
<p>9. Spavao je *dok* je padala kiša (time).</p>
<p>10. Ući ćemo u kuću *čim* pronađemo ključ (time).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Neću izaći iz kuće *dok* ne završi kiša (subordinating conjunction for time).</p>
<p>2. Poslaću ti poruku *kad* stignem kući (subordinating conjunction for time).</p>
<p>3. Ne znam *da li* ću stići na vrijeme (subordinating conjunction for condition).</p>
<p>4. Trebaš da jedeš povrće *ako* želiš biti zdrav (subordinating conjunction for condition).</p>
<p>5. Marija je otišla kod prijateljice *iako* nije bila pozvana (subordinating conjunction for contrast).</p>
<p>6. Čekali su ispred kina *dok* nisu otvorili vrata (subordinating conjunction for time).</p>
<p>7. On ne može ići s nama *jer* ima previše posla (subordinating conjunction for reason).</p>
<p>8. Učim bosanski *kako bi* mogao bolje komunicirati s prijateljima (subordinating conjunction for purpose).</p>
<p>9. On je otišao na trčanje *iako* je napolju bilo hladno (subordinating conjunction for contrast).</p>
<p>10. Moraš završiti domaći zadatak *prije nego* što odeš na trening (subordinating conjunction for time).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. On je otišao kući *jer* je bio umoran (because he was tired).</p>
<p>2. Neću ići na zabavu *ako* bude padala kiša (if it rains).</p>
<p>3. Učim bosanski *da* mogu bolje razumjeti prijatelje (so that I can understand my friends better).</p>
<p>4. Možemo ići u kino *kad* završiš s poslom (when you finish work).</p>
<p>5. On nije mogao doći *pošto* je imao sastanak (since he had a meeting).</p>
<p>6. Moramo krenuti *prije nego* što padne mrak (before it gets dark).</p>
<p>7. Ostao je kod kuće *dok* se nije osjećao bolje (until he felt better).</p>
<p>8. Doći ću *čim* završim s poslom (as soon as I finish work).</p>
<p>9. Trebali bismo se naći *iako* je danas hladno (although it is cold today).</p>
<p>10. Uzeo je kišobran *kako* ne bi pokisnuo (so that he wouldn't get wet).</p>