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    Ser Vs Estar Review Packege With Ejercicios

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    This document provides instruction on the proper uses of the Spanish verbs "ser" and "estar". It explains that ser is used to describe essential qualities or characteristics, while estar is used to indicate temporary states or conditions. Mnemonic devices are provided to help remember uses of each verb, such as SER for Description, Occupation, etc. and ESTAR for Position, Location, Action, Condition, and Emotion. Practice exercises then have students conjugate ser and estar in different contexts to reinforce understanding of their different uses.

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    This document provides instruction on the proper uses of the Spanish verbs "ser" and "estar". It explains that ser is used to describe essential qualities or characteristics, while estar is used to indicate temporary states or conditions. Mnemonic devices are provided to help remember uses of each verb, such as SER for Description, Occupation, etc. and ESTAR for Position, Location, Action, Condition, and Emotion. Practice exercises then have students conjugate ser and estar in different contexts to reinforce understanding of their different uses.

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    This document provides instruction on the proper uses of the Spanish verbs "ser" and "estar". It explains that ser is used to describe essential qualities or characteristics, while estar is used to indicate temporary states or conditions. Mnemonic devices are provided to help remember uses of each verb, such as SER for Description, Occupation, etc. and ESTAR for Position, Location, Action, Condition, and Emotion. Practice exercises then have students conjugate ser and estar in different contexts to reinforce understanding of their different uses.

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    Ser Vs Estar Review Packege With Ejercicios

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    This document provides instruction on the proper uses of the Spanish verbs "ser" and "estar". It explains that ser is used to describe essential qualities or characteristics, while estar is used to indicate temporary states or conditions. Mnemonic devices are provided to help remember uses of each verb, such as SER for Description, Occupation, etc. and ESTAR for Position, Location, Action, Condition, and Emotion. Practice exercises then have students conjugate ser and estar in different contexts to reinforce understanding of their different uses.

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    Nombre ___________________________________ Hora ____

    Ser vs. Estar

    ♦ Both “ser” and “estar” translate as “to be.” This can pose a challenge when we
    English speakers need to use any of the forms of the verb “ to be.” We have to
    choose which verb is correct for a particular situation.

    ♦ SER is derived from the Latin word “esse,” which means essence. Therefore,
    ser is used to express essential qualities or characteristics.

    ♦ ESTAR is derived from the Latin word “stare,” which indicates a state or
    condition. Therefore, estar is used to indicate temporary states or conditions.

    ♦ In English, the present tense conjugations of “to be” are: I am, you are,
    he/she/it is, we are and they are.

    SER =

    Yo Nosotros / -as

    Tú

    Él / Ella / Ud. Ellos / Ellas / Uds.

    ESTAR =

    Yo Nosotros / -as

    Tú

    Él / Ella / Ud. Ellos / Ellas / Uds.


    There are two mnemonic devices that can help us remember that particular uses of
    ser vs. estar.

    SER:
    Usos Ejemplos

    D Description
    Occupation,
    O origin,
    ownership

    N Nationality
    Time and
    T Date/location
    of event

    Description, Occupation, Characteristic, Time, Origin, and Relationship.


    As with any rule, there may be exceptions to the permanent vs. temporary state of
    being, but it is a place to start when deciding which verb to use in Spanish.
    WHO ARE YOU? ARE YOU FROM THERE? THAT’S WHEN YOU USE THE VERBO
    SER!!!

    ESTAR:

    Usos Ejemplos
    Health/Feeling or
    H Condition

    E Emotion
    Location
    L
    Temporary
    P condition/present
    progressive ING

    General Estar Rule


    Estar is used to indicate temporary states and locations. If the general rule
    doesn´t suffice, think of the acronym PLACE, which stands for 
    Position, Location, Action, Condition, and Emotion.
    HOW YOU FEEL AND WHERE YOU ARE ALWAYS USE THE VERB ESTAR!!!
    PRÁCTICA CON “SER.” (Write the correct conjugation of ser in each blank
    below and also explain the reason for the use of ser in the sentence.

    1. Kristen Stewart __________ actriz.

    Uso de ser: ____________________

    2. Las sillas __________ de plástico y metal.

    Uso de ser: ____________________

    3. Yo __________ americano/-a.

    Uso de ser: ____________________

    4. Halloween __________ el 31 de octubre.

    Uso de ser: ____________________

    5. ¿Qué hora __________ ?

    Uso de ser: ____________________

    6. __________ las ocho y media.

    Uso de ser: ____________________

    7. Russell Crowe y Nicole Kidman __________ de Australia.

    Uso de ser: ____________________

    8. Nicole Kidman __________ peliroja.

    Uso de ser: ____________________

    9. Esta (this) mochila __________ de Anita.

    Uso de ser: ____________________

    10. Ellos __________ mis amigos.

    Uso de ser: ____________________


    PRÁCTICA CON “ESTAR.” (Write the correct conjugation of estar in each blank
    below and also explain the reason for the use of estar in the sentence.

    1. ¿Dónde __________ el baño?

    Uso de estar: ____________________

    2. Los niños __________ enfermos.

    Uso de estar: ____________________

    3. ¡Ay! Mi sopa __________ fría.

    Uso de estar: ____________________

    4. Nosotros _______________ escribiendo verbos.

    Uso de estar: ____________________

    5. Tú siempre __________ nerviosa antes de un examen.

    Uso de estar: ____________________

    6. La familia López __________ de vacaciones.

    Uso de estar: ____________________

    7. Jmmm...los plátanos (bananas) __________ verdes. No quiero comerlos.

    Uso de estar: ____________________

    8. Ellos __________ hablando español mucho mejor.

    Uso de estar: ____________________

    9. El director __________ en su oficina.

    Uso de estar: ____________________

    10. Yo __________ terminando esta página.

    Uso de estar: ____________________


    ¿SER O ESTAR? (Circle the correct verb for each sentence below.)

    1. Nosotros somos / estamos en le escuela para clases todos los días.

    2. ¿Cómo eres / estás ? ( = How are you/How do you feel?)

    3. ¿Cómo es / está ? ( = What is he like?)

    4. Madrid es / está en España.

    5. La cocina es / está limpia (clean).

    6. Ustedes son / están contentos hoy.

    7. Paco es / está alto y flaco.

    8. Uds. son / están estudiando los verbos.

    9. No podemos nadar hoy porque el agua es / está muy fría.

    10. Antonio Banderas es / está español.

    11. Las enfermeras son / están en el hospital y son / están trabajando.

    12. Las paredes del colegio son / están de cemento.

    13. El coche es / está de Javier.

    14. Es / Son / Está / Están la una y media.

    15. Es / Está un ratón nuevo para mi computadora.

    16. ¿Dónde es / está mi tarea?

    17. Soy / Estoy buscando mi tarea.

    18. El Sr. Rodríguez es / está carpintero.

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