describing characteristics and conditions of people and places: summary of the verbs ser and estar descripciones complete each description with the correct form of the verb ser or estar. 36. mi hermana ______ alta. 37. yo ______ enfermo hoy. 38. mis padres ______ profesores. 39. mis hermanos y yo ______ estudiantes. 40. ellos ______ en casa hoy. 41. ¿______ estudiando tú ahora? 42. el coche ______ de juan. 43. la fiesta ______ a las siete. 44. la puerta ______ cerrada. 45. el perro y yo ______ tristes porque no podemos ir al parque hoy. cultura indicate whether each statement is cierto or falso based on the cultural information presented in the chapter. 46. cierto/falso puerto rico, cuba y méxico son los tres países de habla hispana en el caribe. 47. cierto/falso aunque hay mucha pobreza y el gobierno tiene mucho control, en cuba todas las personas tienen acceso a educación y medicina. 48. cierto/falso cristóbal colón llegó¹ a hispaniola en 1492. 49. cierto/falso los cristianos nunca deben participar en las fiestas hispanas porque muchas son religiosas. 50. cierto/falso las posadas son una tradición navideña en españa.

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### 36.
# Brief Explanations:
"Ser" is used for permanent or inherent characteristics (like height). "Mi hermana" is singular feminine, so the correct form of "ser" is "es".
# Answer:
es

### 37.
# Brief Explanations:
"Estar" is used for temporary states (like being sick). "Yo" takes the form "estoy" for "estar".
# Answer:
estoy

### 38.
# Brief Explanations:
"Ser" is used for occupations (permanent role). "Mis padres" is plural, so the correct form of "ser" is "son".
# Answer:
son

### 39.
# Brief Explanations:
"Ser" is used for identifying as a student (a role). "Mis hermanos y yo" is plural (first - person plural in meaning here, but the subject is plural), so the correct form of "ser" is "somos".
# Answer:
somos

### 40.
# Brief Explanations:
"Estar" is used for location (being at home). "Ellos" is plural, so the correct form of "estar" is "están".
# Answer:
están

### 41.
# Brief Explanations:
"Estar" is used for actions in progress (studying now). "Tú" takes the form "estás" for "estar" in the present progressive context.
# Answer:
Estás

### 42.
# Brief Explanations:
"Ser" is used to show ownership or possession (the car of Juan). "El coche" is singular, so the correct form of "ser" is "es".
# Answer:
es

### 43.
# Brief Explanations:
"Ser" is used for time - related events (when the party is). "La fiesta" is singular, so the correct form of "ser" is "es".
# Answer:
es

### 44.
# Brief Explanations:
"Estar" is used for the state of an object (the door being closed). "La puerta" is singular, so the correct form of "estar" is "está".
# Answer:
está

### 45.
# Brief Explanations:
"Estar" is used for temporary emotions (being sad). "El perro y yo" is plural (first - person plural in meaning here, but the subject is plural), so the correct form of "estar" is "estamos".
# Answer:
estamos

### 46.
# Brief Explanations:
México is not in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico and Cuba are in the Caribbean, but México is in North America. So the statement is false.
# Answer:
falso

### 47.
# Brief Explanations:
In Cuba, despite economic challenges, there is a system that provides access to education and medicine for all citizens. So the statement is true.
# Answer:
cierto

### 48.
# Brief Explanations:
Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón) did arrive in Hispaniola in 1492. So the statement is true.
# Answer:
cierto

### 49.
# Brief Explanations:
Cristianos can and do participate in Hispanic festivals, many of which have religious elements that are inclusive. So the statement is false.
# Answer:
falso

### 50.
# Brief Explanations:
Las posadas are a Christmas tradition in Mexico, not in Spain. So the statement is false.
# Answer:
falso

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