Answer: Maria ES muy alta
Explanation:
when directed toward another person or object, the verb "ser" is used in the form of 'es'. If maria is very tall, the translation, using the verb SER would be "Maria es muy alta."
Answer:
whats your question. what are you asking?
How about saying this instead:
Mi hermano tiene diecinueve años y creo que es perezoso y aburrido.