Realidades Guided Practice Activities For Vocabulary And Grammar Level 3 Student Edition
Realidades Guided Practice Activities For Vocabulary And Grammar Level 3 Student Edition
1st Edition
Prentice Hall
ISBN: 9780131661493
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Page 71: Ser y estar A

Exercise 1
Step 1
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In this exercise, we need to use *es* or *está* to complete the sentences.
The sentence reads:
*”He was born in Madrid.____Spanish.”*
Step 2
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In Spanish, the verbs *estar* and *ser* both mean “to be”.
The verb *estar* is used when we are describing temporary emotions, conditions, for locations and with past participle.

The verb *ser* is used when we are talking about permanent characteristics such as physical appearance or personal characteristics. When saying origin or nationality, for jobs and professions. Also to indicate to whom something belongs and for telling exact time and place of an event.

Step 3
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Since in the sentence we have a nationality, we know that when saying nationality or origin the verb *ser* is used. Therefore, for the blank, we will use the third-person singular present form of the verb *ser*, which is “es”.
Result
4 of 4
es
Exercise 2
Step 1
1 of 4
In this exercise, we need to use *es* or *está* to complete the sentences.
The sentence reads:
*”He works a lot every day.___ very serious.”*
Step 2
2 of 4
In Spanish, the verbs *estar* and *ser* both mean “to be”.
The verb *estar* is used when we are describing temporary emotions, conditions, for locations and with past participle.

The verb *ser* is used when we are talking about permanent characteristics such as physical appearance or personal characteristics. When saying origin or nationality, for jobs and professions. Also to indicate to whom something belongs and for telling exact time and place of an event.

Step 3
3 of 4
Since in the sentence we have the person’s personal characteristics, we know that when describing someone the verb *ser* is used. Therefore, for the blank, we will use the third-person singular present form of the verb *ser*, which is “es”.
Result
4 of 4
es
Exercise 3
Step 1
1 of 4
In this exercise, we need to use *es* or *está* to complete the sentences.
The sentence reads:
*”He thinks the actors are working very well tonight ._____ happy.”*
Step 2
2 of 4
In Spanish, the verbs *estar* and *ser* both mean “to be”.
The verb *estar* is used when we are describing temporary emotions, conditions, for locations and with past participle.

The verb *ser* is used when we are talking about permanent characteristics such as physical appearance or personal characteristics. When saying origin or nationality, for jobs and professions. Also to indicate to whom something belongs and for telling exact time and place of an event.

Step 3
3 of 4
Since in the sentence we have *esta noche* (this night), we know that when describing a temporary situation the verb *estar* is used. Therefore, for the blank, we will use the third-person singular present form of the verb *estar*, which is “está”.
Result
4 of 4
está
Exercise 4
Step 1
1 of 4
In this exercise, we need to use *es* or *está* to complete the sentences.
The sentence reads:
*”He has a lot of money .___ rich.”*
Step 2
2 of 4
In Spanish, the verbs *estar* and *ser* both mean “to be”.
The verb *estar* is used when we are describing temporary emotions, conditions, for locations and with past participle.

The verb *ser* is used when we are talking about permanent characteristics such as physical appearance or personal characteristics. When saying origin or nationality, for jobs and professions. Also to indicate to whom something belongs and for telling exact time and place of an event.

Step 3
3 of 4
Since in the sentence we have a permanent description, we know that when describing a permanent situation the verb *ser* is used. Therefore, for the blank, we will use the third-person singular present form of the verb *ser*, which is “es”.
Result
4 of 4
es
Exercise 5
Step 1
1 of 4
In this exercise, we need to use *es* or *está* to complete the sentences.
The sentence reads:
*”He is wearing an elegant suit tonight .____ very handsome.”*
Step 2
2 of 4
In Spanish, the verbs *estar* and *ser* both mean “to be”.
The verb *estar* is used when we are describing temporary emotions, conditions, for locations and with past participle.

The verb *ser* is used when we are talking about permanent characteristics such as physical appearance or personal characteristics. When saying origin or nationality, for jobs and professions. Also to indicate to whom something belongs and for telling exact time and place of an event.

Step 3
3 of 4
Since in the sentence we have a temporary physical characteristic mentioned, we know that when describing a temporary situation the verb *estar* is used. Therefore, for the blank, we will use the third-person singular present form of the verb *estar*, which is “está”.
Result
4 of 4
está
Exercise 6
Step 1
1 of 4
In this exercise, we need to use *es* or *está* to complete the sentences.
The sentence reads:
*”____ musician too.”*
Step 2
2 of 4
In Spanish, the verbs *estar* and *ser* both mean “to be”.
The verb *estar* is used when we are describing temporary emotions, conditions, for locations and with past participle.

The verb *ser* is used when we are talking about permanent characteristics such as physical appearance or personal characteristics. When saying origin or nationality, for jobs and professions. Also to indicate to whom something belongs and for telling exact time and place of an event.

Step 3
3 of 4
Since in the sentence we have a profession mentioned, we know that when describing a job or profession the verb *ser* is used. Therefore, for the blank, we will use the third-person singular present form of the verb *ser*, which is “es”.
Result
4 of 4
Es
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