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lets review the differences between \ser\ (to be) and \estar\ (to be) s…

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lets review the differences between \ser\ (to be) and \estar\ (to be)
ser is used...

  • to describe a permanent quality
  • to tell the time or date
  • to tell place of origin
  • to tell nationality
  • to show possession

estar is used...

  • to describe the mood
  • to describe a temporary condition
  • to describe a temporary feeling

practice using \ser\ and \estar\ in the following sentences.

nos __________ estudiantes.
yo __________ de china.
tú __________ muy amable.
esta camisa __________ de algodón.
los libros __________ en la mesa.
miguel __________ en la escuela.
estudia __________ divertido.
él __________ en la biblioteca.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations
  1. Ser is for permanent traits, origin, nationality, possession, time/date.
  2. Estar is for location, temporary states, temporary feelings.

Answer:

Left Column
  1. Nos somos amables. (Permanent trait)
  2. Yo soy de Madrid. (Place of origin)
  3. Son las tres. (Tell time)
  4. Los libros son tuyos. (Show possession)
  5. Ellos son mexicanos. (Nationality)
  6. Santiago es alto. (Permanent quality)
  7. Yo soy de Chile. (Place of origin)
Right Column
  1. Ella está en el museo. (Location)
  2. Mi abuela está en la silla negra. (Location)
  3. María y Juan están en el restaurante. (Location)
  4. Nosotros estamos contentos. (Temporary feeling)
  5. Carolina está enferma. (Temporary state/health)
  6. Yo estoy en la biblioteca. (Location)