Exercises on Bosnian Sentence Structure: Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Understanding sentence structure is fundamental when learning any language, including Bosnian. In this resource, we delve into the intricacies of Bosnian sentence construction, focusing on simple, compound, and complex sentences. Mastering these types of sentences will not only enhance your grammar skills but also improve your overall fluency and ability to communicate effectively in Bosnian. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your existing knowledge, these exercises will provide you with practical experience and a deeper comprehension of how Bosnian sentences are formed and function. Simple sentences are the building blocks of language, comprising a single independent clause with a subject and predicate. Compound sentences, on the other hand, combine two or more independent clauses using coordinating conjunctions. Complex sentences add another layer of depth by including at least one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses connected by subordinating conjunctions. Through targeted exercises and examples, you will learn to identify and construct each type of sentence, gaining confidence and proficiency in your Bosnian language skills.

Exercise 1

1. Marko i Ivana *idu* u školu (verb for going).

2. Ana voli da *čita* knjige (verb for reading).

3. Oni *žive* u Sarajevu (verb for living).

4. Marko *piše* pismo svojoj majci (verb for writing).

5. Kada sam bio mali, *igrao* sam se sa prijateljima (verb for playing in past tense).

6. Ako budeš učio, *proći* ćeš ispit (verb for passing).

7. Oni *gledaju* film svake subote (verb for watching).

8. Iako je kiša padala, *otišli* su na planinarenje (verb for going in past tense).

9. Marko je rekao da *dolazi* na zabavu (verb for coming).

10. Dok sam kuhao večeru, *slušao* sam muziku (verb for listening in past tense).

Exercise 2

1. Ja *volim* čitati knjige (verb for expressing affection).

2. Oni *idu* u školu svakog dana (verb for daily activity).

3. Moja sestra i ja *živimo* u Sarajevu (verb for residence).

4. Ako *želiš* uspjeti, moraš naporno raditi (verb for desire).

5. Mi ćemo *posjetiti* našu baku sutra (verb for visiting).

6. On *piše* pismo svojoj prijateljici (verb for writing).

7. Kada *završiš* domaći zadatak, možeš izaći napolje (verb for completion).

8. Oni su *došli* kasno sinoć (verb for arrival).

9. Ja *učim* bosanski jezik (verb for studying).

10. Ako budeš *slušao*, naučit ćeš mnogo (verb for listening).

Exercise 3

1. Ana i Marko *idu* u školu (verb for going).

2. On *voli* čitati knjige (verb for liking).

3. Mi smo *jedi* večeru zajedno svaki dan (verb for eating in past tense).

4. Kada budeš *završio*, možemo ići u park (verb for finishing in past tense).

5. Oni su *igrali* fudbal juče (verb for playing in past tense).

6. Ako *želiš*, možemo gledati film (verb for wanting).

7. Ja *kupujem* voće na pijaci (verb for buying).

8. Njegova sestra *piše* pismo (verb for writing).

9. Dok je *učila*, njena mačka je spavala (verb for studying in past tense).

10. Hoćeš li *doći* na rođendan? (verb for coming).