For this exercise, complete the dialogue with the correct forms of saber or conocer. First, let’s revise the difference between the verbs *saber* and *conocer.*

Both *saber* and *conocer* mean to know.

***Saber*** is used for expressing abilities or knowing information or facts.
***Conocer*** is used to talk about a person, a topic, or a location you know.

We will shorten the dialogue and translate the key parts so you have a better understanding of the context. Once you understand the context, you will know which of the two verbs to put. The correct form of the verbs *saber* or *conocer* will be bolded.

Ernesto: ¿**Sabes** tú que…?
*(Ernesto: Do you know that…?)*

Sofía: Sí. Yo **sé** que… ¿Sabes por qué?
*(Sofia: Yes. I know that… Do you know why?)*

Ernesto: No, no **sé.**
*(Ernesto: No, I don’t.)*

We used the verb *saber* in the first part of the dialogue because they are talking about knowing information.

Ernesto: No lo **conozco**, ¿quién es?
*(Ernesto: I don’t know him, who is he?)*

Sofía: El **sabe** jugar bien.
*(Sofia: He knows how to play good.)*

Ernesto: ¿Tú hermano **conoce** a los jugadores…?
*(Ernesto: Does your brother know the players…?)*

Sofía: Sí, el **conoce** a todos…
*(Sofia: Yes, he knows every…)*

In the second part of the dialogue, we used *conocer* in most sentences because they are talking about knowing people.

We used *saber* in only one sentence; the one where they talk about another person’s ability to do something. That sentence could also be translated as, “He can play good.”

See the **detailed explanation.**

1. Sabes
2. sé
3. sé
4. conozco
5. sabe
6. conoce
7. conoce

The aim of this exercise is to practice writing while answering questions.

**Tip:** Use the verb in the question to make your answer. Meaning, if you have the verb *conocer* in your question, you will use it in your answer as well.

1. Do you know an American football player?

– Sí, conozco a un jugador de fútbol americano.
(Yes, I know an American football player.)

2. Do you know the rules in volleyball?

– Sí, sé las reglas del voleibol.
(Yes, I know the rules in volleyball.)

3. Do you and your friends know how to roller-skate?

– Sí, mis amigos y yo sabemos patinar.
(Yes, my friends and I know how to roller-skate.)

4. Do you know a baseball fan?

– No, no conozco a ningún aficionado de béisbol.
(No, I don’t know any baseball fan.)

5. Do you know how much new roller-skates cost?

– No, no sé cuánto cuestan unos patines de línea nuevos.
(No, I don’t know how much new roller-skates cost.)

The aim of this exercise is to practice writing. You should write about an athlete you know using ***saber*** and ***conocer.*** Use the model answer below to help you.

– Yo **sé** que el mejor tenista del mundo es Novak Djokovic. Él **conoce** bien a otros jugadores y muchos estadios de tenis.
(I know that the best tennis player in the world is Novak Djokovic. He knows well other players and many tennis stadiums.)

In the first sentence, we are talking about knowing information, so we used *saber.*

In the second sentence, we are talking about Novak knowing people and locations, so we used *conocer.*