Exercises for Serbian Grammar: Prepositions with Various Cases

Mastering the use of prepositions in the Serbian language is a crucial step towards achieving fluency. Serbian prepositions are unique in that they require different cases depending on their function within a sentence. This complexity can pose a challenge for learners, but it also offers a fascinating insight into the structure and nuance of the language. Our exercises are designed to help you understand and practice the various cases that prepositions govern, whether they necessitate the genitive, dative, accusative, instrumental, or locative case. Through targeted practice, you will become familiar with common prepositions and their corresponding cases, enhancing your ability to form accurate and meaningful sentences. These exercises are tailored to address the specific needs of English speakers learning Serbian, ensuring that you can build a strong grammatical foundation. By engaging with these exercises, you will not only improve your prepositional usage but also gain a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of Serbian grammar. Dive in and start mastering the prepositions that will unlock new levels of proficiency in your Serbian language journey.

Exercise 1

1. On ide *u* školu svaki dan (preposition for movement towards a place).

2. Sastanak je zakazan *za* tri sata (preposition indicating time).

3. Knjiga je na stolu *pored* lampe (preposition indicating proximity).

4. Idem *kod* bake za vikend (preposition indicating visiting someone).

5. On živi *u* Beogradu (preposition indicating a place of residence).

6. Pas je sakrio kost *ispod* kreveta (preposition indicating a position beneath something).

7. Idemo *na* koncert večeras (preposition indicating going to an event).

8. Razgovaramo *o* putovanju (preposition indicating a topic of conversation).

9. On je otišao *iz* kancelarije (preposition indicating leaving a place).

10. Stojim *pred* vratima (preposition indicating position in front of something).

Exercise 2

1. On je otišao *u* biblioteku (preposition for indicating direction).

2. Knjiga je *na* stolu (preposition for indicating location).

3. Razgovarali smo *o* filmu (preposition for indicating topic).

4. Pišem pismo *za* majku (preposition for indicating recipient).

5. Učenici su stigli *iz* škole (preposition for indicating origin).

6. Putujemo *sa* prijateljima (preposition for indicating company).

7. Sastanak je zakazan *u* petak (preposition for indicating time).

8. Bicikl je parkiran *pored* zgrade (preposition for indicating proximity).

9. Hodao je *kroz* park (preposition for indicating passage).

10. Pismo je stiglo *od* babe (preposition for indicating sender).

Exercise 3

1. On ide *u* školu (preposition for direction).

2. Knjiga je *na* stolu (preposition for location).

3. Idem *s* prijateljima u bioskop (preposition for accompaniment).

4. Mačka je *pod* stolom (preposition for position below).

5. Stanujem *u* Beogradu (preposition for living in a city).

6. Pismo je poslano *iz* Amerike (preposition for origin).

7. Putujemo *preko* mosta (preposition for crossing).

8. Bicikl je *pored* kuće (preposition for beside).

9. Pas trči *za* loptom (preposition for chasing).

10. Idemo *na* more (preposition for going to the sea).