In this exercise, we need to complete the paragraph with the correct forms of the verbs *ser* or *estar* (to be), formated in the present tense.

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.

The first sentence reads:
*”Our school____preparing a presentation of the play Romeo and Juliet.”*

Since we have a past participle (preparando) and a description of a temporary situation we will use the verb *estar*. The subject is *escuela* (school). Therefore, we will use the third-person singular present form of the verb *estar*, which is “está”.

The sentence with the second blank reads:
*”Romeo and Juliet____the story of two young men …”*

Since we have *la historia* (the history) as an indication of a permanent situation we will use the verb *ser*. The subject is *la historia* (the history). Therefore, we will use the third-person singular present form of the verb *ser*, which is “es”.

The sentence with the third blank reads:
*”…. that ___ in love …”*

Since we have *enamorados* (in love) as an indication of a permanent emotion we will use the verb *ser*. The subject is *Romeo y Julieta*. Therefore, we will use the third-person plural present form of the verb *ser*, which is “son”.

The sentence with the fourth blank reads:
*”…but their families_____enemy.”*

Since we have *enemigas* (in love) as an indication of a permanent situation we will use the verb *ser*. The subject is *familias* (families). Therefore, we will use the third-person plural present form of the verb *ser*, which is “son”.

The sentence with the fifth blank reads:
*”Marta Ramos__the main actress…”*

Since we have the main actress (of the show) as a job of the subject we will use the verb *ser*. The subject is *Marta*. Therefore, we will use the third-person singular present form of the verb *ser*, which is “es”.

The sentence with the sixth blank reads:
*”Marta____ a very talented girl…”*

Since we have the description of Marta’s personal characteristics we will use the verb *ser*. The subject is *Marta*. Therefore, we will use the third-person singular present form of the verb *ser*, which is “es”.

The sentence with the seventh blank reads:
*”…that ___ from Puerto Rico.”*

Since we have the description of Marta’s origin we will use the verb *ser*. The subject is *Marta*. Therefore, we will use the third-person singular present form of the verb *ser*, which is “es”.

The sentence with the eighth blank reads:
*”She___very excited because this Friday …”*

Since we have the description of Marta’s temporary emotion we will use the verb *estar*. The subject is *Marta*. Therefore, we will use the third-person singular present form of the verb *estar*, which is “está”.

The sentence with the ninth blank reads:
*”…this Friday __ the first performance of the play.”*

Since we have the description of where the play will take place we will use the verb *ser*. The subject is *la representación* (the representation). Therefore, we will use the third-person singular present form of the verb *ser*, which is “es”.

The sentence with the tenth blank reads:
*”____ in the school theater at seven in the evening.”*

Since we have the description of when the play will take place we will use the verb *ser*. The subject is *la representación* (the representation). Therefore, we will use the third-person singular present form of the verb *ser*, which is “es”.

The sentence with the eleventh blank reads:
*”All the actors_____ working hard this week to memorize the script.”*

Since we have a past participle (trabajando) and a description of a temporary situation (this week) we will use the verb *estar*. The subject is *los actores* (the actors). Therefore, we will use the third-person plural present form of the verb *estar*, which is “están”.

The sentence with the twelfth blank reads:
*”The events of the lives of Romeo and Juliet __very tragic….”*

Since we have the description of the lives of Romeo and Juliet (permanent situation) we will use the verb *ser*. The subject is *los acontecimientos* (the events). Therefore, we will use the third-person plural present form of the verb *ser*, which is “son”.

The sentence with the thirteenth blank reads:
*”…but the play____ magnificent.”*

Since we have the description of the play (permanent situation) we will use the verb *ser*. The subject is *la obra* (the play). Therefore, we will use the third-person singular present form of the verb *ser*, which is “es”.

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