Exercises for Constructing Questions in Bosnian: Yes/No and Wh-Questions

Learning to construct questions in Bosnian, whether they are yes/no questions or wh-questions, is a fundamental step in mastering the language. Yes/no questions, which can be answered with a simple "da" (yes) or "ne" (no), often involve straightforward adjustments to the sentence structure. On the other hand, wh-questions require a good understanding of question words such as "ko" (who), "šta" (what), "gdje" (where), "kada" (when), and "zašto" (why). By practicing these forms, you will enhance your conversational skills and be better equipped to engage in meaningful interactions in Bosnian. Our carefully curated exercises are designed to guide you through the process of forming both types of questions. You'll start with basic yes/no questions, learning how to invert the subject and verb or use question particles, and then progress to more complex wh-questions that involve different question words and sentence structures. These exercises will not only help you grasp the mechanics of Bosnian question formation but also improve your overall proficiency and confidence in using the language. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises offer valuable practice to achieve fluency in Bosnian.

Exercise 1

1. On *ide* u školu svaki dan (verb for movement).

2. Da li *voliš* kafu? (verb for liking).

3. Gdje *živiš*? (verb for living).

4. Da li *radiš* danas? (verb for working).

5. Kada *dolaziš* kući? (verb for arriving).

6. Ko *je* tvoj najbolji prijatelj? (verb for being).

7. Šta *učiš* u školi? (verb for learning).

8. Da li *imaš* brat ili sestru? (verb for having).

9. Zašto *čitaš* tu knjigu? (verb for reading).

10. Kako *se zoveš*? (verb for naming oneself).

Exercise 2

1. Da li ti *voliš* čokoladu? (verb for liking)

2. Gdje *stanuješ*? (verb for living/residing)

3. Da li *razumiješ* ovaj zadatak? (verb for understanding)

4. Kada *dolaziš* kući? (verb for arriving)

5. Da li *imaš* kućnog ljubimca? (verb for having)

6. Zašto *učiš* Bosanski? (verb for learning/studying)

7. Ko *je* tvoj najbolji prijatelj? (verb to be)

8. Da li *ideš* na posao svaki dan? (verb for going)

9. Šta *radiš* u slobodno vrijeme? (verb for doing)

10. Koliko *košta* ta knjiga? (verb for costing)

Exercise 3

1. Da li *voliš* kafu? (verb for liking)

2. Gdje *živiš*? (verb for living)

3. Da li *imaš* braću ili sestre? (verb for having)

4. Kada *dolaziš* kući? (verb for coming)

5. Da li *radi* u bolnici? (verb for working)

6. Zašto *učiš* Bosanski? (verb for learning)

7. Da li *ideš* na trening? (verb for going)

8. Ko *je* tvoj najbolji prijatelj? (verb for being)

9. Da li *gledate* filmove zajedno? (verb for watching)

10. Šta *jedeš* za doručak? (verb for eating)