World Languages Grade 9-12

World Languages: Spanish: Ser vs Estar

Choosing the correct verb for identity, traits, location, condition, and events

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Choosing the correct verb for identity, traits, location, condition, and events

World Languages - Grade 9-12

Instructions: Read each sentence carefully. Choose the correct form of ser or estar and explain your choice when asked.
  1. 1

    Complete the sentence with the correct form of ser or estar: Yo _____ estudiante en la escuela secundaria.

  2. 2

    Complete the sentence with the correct form of ser or estar: Mis amigos _____ en la biblioteca ahora.

  3. 3

    Choose the correct verb and explain why: La clase de español es a las diez. La clase de español está a las diez.

  4. 4

    Complete the sentence with the correct form of ser or estar: Nosotros _____ cansados después del partido.

  5. 5

    Complete the sentence with the correct form of ser or estar: Mi abuela _____ de Puerto Rico.

  6. 6

    Look at the context and choose the correct sentence: El café es frío. El café está frío. The coffee has been sitting on the table for an hour.

  7. 7

    Complete the sentence with the correct form of ser or estar: La fiesta _____ en la casa de Elena este sábado.

  8. 8

    Write the correct form of ser or estar in each blank: Tú _____ muy inteligente, pero hoy _____ distraído.

  9. 9

    Choose the correct meaning of the sentence: Ana está aburrida. Does it mean Ana is a boring person or Ana is bored right now? Explain.

  10. 10

    Choose the correct meaning of the sentence: Ana es aburrida. Does it mean Ana is a boring person or Ana is bored right now? Explain.

  11. 11

    Complete the short paragraph with the correct forms of ser or estar: Mi hermano _____ médico. Hoy _____ en el hospital. Él _____ muy ocupado porque muchos pacientes _____ enfermos.

  12. 12

    Create two original Spanish sentences about yourself. Use one form of ser in the first sentence and one form of estar in the second sentence. Then label why you used each verb.

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