Question

2.1.4Study: Ser vs. Estar

Answer 1

Answer:

Do you remember the rules for using the verb ser? Fill in the blanks below with the missing information.

1. Use ser with adjectives to describe apperance and inherent characteristics.

—Juanita es alta y rubia.

2. Use it with adjectives to describe someone's personality traits.

—Pedro es simpático.

3. Use it to identify people and things, including ownership.

—¿Qué es?

—El libro es de la profesora.

4. Use it to describe origin and location.

—Uds. son de Francia.

—Uds. son franceses.

5. Use it to tell time.

—¿Qué hora es?

6. Use it with emotions expressions.

—Es importante hacer ejercicio.

Fill in the blanks below with the correct forms of ser or estar.

10. Dora   __es__  alta, bonita, y simpática. "Dora is tall, pretty, and nice."

11. Tú  __estas__ aquí. "You are here."

12. Yolanda y yo  _estamos_  tristes. "We are sad."

Explanation:

answers in bold and underlined

I don't have the answers for 7, 8, or 9 sorry!

Answer 2

Ser: more permanent situation
D: description
O: occupation
C: characteristic
T: time/date
O: origin (where a person or thing comes from)
R: relationships

estar: more temporary situation
P: preposition
L: location
A: action
C: condition
E: emotion

practice with ser/estar rlly is the best way to master it :)