What does the vocative case express in a sentence such as 'Ivane, dođi ovamo!'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. It marks the person being addressed directly, here Ivan
- Step 1: The form 'Ivane' differs from the nominative 'Ivan'. Step 2. The vocative is used for direct address. Answer: It marks the person addressed. Why not the others: The nominative marks the subject, the accusative the direct object, and the locative a place.
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