Exercises for Lithuanian Prepositions of Time, Place, and Direction

Mastering prepositions is a critical step in achieving fluency in any language, and Lithuanian is no exception. Prepositions of time, place, and direction are used to convey when, where, and how actions take place. In Lithuanian, these prepositions often require specific cases and can sometimes differ significantly from their English counterparts. Our exercises are designed to help you understand and practice the correct usage of Lithuanian prepositions in various contexts, enhancing both your comprehension and communication skills. These exercises will guide you through a range of scenarios where Lithuanian prepositions are essential. You will practice using prepositions to describe times of the day, days of the week, months, seasons, and more. Additionally, you will explore how to accurately express locations, movements, and directions, ensuring that you can navigate conversations about places and travel with ease. Each exercise is crafted to reinforce your learning through practical application, enabling you to internalize the rules and nuances of Lithuanian prepositions effectively.

Exercise 1

1. Aš einu *į* mokyklą (preposition of direction).

2. Vakar buvau *prie* ežero (preposition of place).

3. Susitiksime *po* pietų (preposition of time).

4. Mašina stovėjo *šalia* namo (preposition of place).

5. Mes keliausime *per* mišką (preposition of direction).

6. Grįžau namo *prieš* vidurnaktį (preposition of time).

7. Jis gyvena *netoli* parko (preposition of place).

8. Susitiksime *už* valandos (preposition of time).

9. Ji nuėjo *link* stoties (preposition of direction).

10. Autobusas atvažiuos *po* penkių minučių (preposition of time).

Exercise 2

1. Jis eina *į* mokyklą (preposition for direction).

2. Mes susitinkame *prie* kavinės (preposition for place).

3. Aš gyvenu *netoli* parko (preposition for place).

4. Ji grįš *po* darbo (preposition for time).

5. Vaikai žaidžia *ant* pievos (preposition for place).

6. Aš būsiu namuose *per* savaitgalį (preposition for time).

7. Jie keliauja *per* mišką (preposition for direction).

8. Mes atvyksime *iki* vakaro (preposition for time).

9. Ji eina *link* miesto centro (preposition for direction).

10. Susitikimas vyks *už* valandos (preposition for time).

Exercise 3

1. Aš einu *į* mokyklą kiekvieną dieną (preposition indicating direction).

2. Susitiksime *prie* kavinės 5 valandą (preposition indicating place).

3. Ji grįžo namo *po* darbo (preposition indicating time).

4. Mes gyvename *šalia* parko (preposition indicating place).

5. Jis nuvyko *į* Vilnių savaitgaliui (preposition indicating direction).

6. Aš pabudau *prieš* saulėtekį (preposition indicating time).

7. Vaikai žaidžia *prie* upės (preposition indicating place).

8. Jie išvyko *iš* miesto vakar (preposition indicating direction).

9. Susitiksime *po* pamokų (preposition indicating time).

10. Ji gyvena *už* kampo (preposition indicating place).