Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

The correct pairing of the verbs "ser" and "estar" in the sentences is:

• A) El portero está subiendo las maletas a la habitación.
• B) Los hermanos son pilotos en el aeropuerto de Santo Domingo.
• C) La graduación es en el estadio del colegio a la una de la tarde.
• D) Mis hermanas están casadas por la iglesia.

Explanation:

The translation of the sentences is:

• A) The doorman is carrying the bags to the room.
• B) The brothers are pilots at the Santo Domingo airport.
• C) Graduation is at the school stadium at one in the afternoon.
• D) My sisters are married by the church.

The use of the verbs "ser" or "estar" depends on the meaning of the sentence, explained below:  

1. "Ser" is a verb used to mention how is a noun regarding his physical and mental characteristics, in addition to his/her professions.
2. "Estar" is used to mention where is a noun in a determined moment, his/her marital status or used in Progressive Tense.

Taking into account the explanation above, we must see the right conjugation of those verbs in Present Tense:  

• Yo soy/estoy.  
• Tú eres/estás.  
• Él es/está.  
• Ella es/está.  
• Ello es/está.  
• Nosotros somos/estamos.  
• Ustedes son/están.  
• Ellos son/están.  

Finally, you should only pay attention to the personal pronoun that could replace nouns and use the appropriate conjugation for that pronoun.

Answer 2

A) Está
B) Son
C) Es
D) Están