Ser vs Estar

Front

What is the "yo" form of estar?

Back

estoy

Answer explanation

The "yo" form of the verb "estar" in Spanish is "estoy." The other options, "soy" and "esto," are incorrect; "soy" is the "yo" form of "ser," and "esto" means "this." Therefore, the correct answer is "estoy."

Front

What is the "nosotros" form of Ser?

Back

somos

Answer explanation

The "nosotros" form of the verb "ser" is "somos," which means "we are." The other option, "estamos," is the "nosotros" form of the verb "estar," which means "to be" in a different context.

Front

"Eres" is the tú form of which verb?

Back

ser

Answer explanation

"Eres" is the second person singular (tú) form of the verb "ser," which means "to be." It is not the form of "estar," which is another verb meaning "to be" but used in different contexts.

Front

Which answer below is NOT a use of the verb Estar? feelings, telling time, location

Back

telling time

Answer explanation

The verb 'Estar' is used for feelings and location. However, telling time is typically expressed using the verb 'Ser', making 'telling time' the correct answer that is NOT a use of 'Estar'.

Front

Which verb is used for what something is made of?

Back

ser

Answer explanation

The verb 'ser' is used to describe the essence or material of something, indicating what it is made of. In contrast, 'estar' is used for states or conditions. Therefore, 'ser' is the correct choice.

Front

Which verb is used for "origin" (where someone is from)? Options: ser, estar

Back

ser

Answer explanation

The verb 'ser' is used to indicate origin or where someone is from, as it describes inherent characteristics. In contrast, 'estar' is used for temporary states or locations.

Front

Yo _________en mi casa (I am in my house).

Back

estoy

Answer explanation

The correct verb is 'estoy' because it indicates a temporary state or location. 'Soy' is used for permanent characteristics. In this context, being in a house is a temporary situation, so 'estoy' is appropriate.

Front

Is the verb "estar" used for telling time?

Back

No

Answer explanation

The verb 'estar' is not used for telling time in Spanish. Instead, the verb 'ser' is used to express time, making the correct answer 'No'.

Front

Ella _________ alta.

Back

es

Answer explanation

The correct verb is 'es' because it indicates a permanent characteristic. In this case, 'Ella es alta' means 'She is tall,' describing a lasting quality of Ella.

Front

Look at this example, would we use the verb ser or estar?
-My brother is very excited.

Back

ESTAR

Answer explanation

We use 'estar' for temporary states or emotions. In this case, 'excited' describes a temporary feeling of the brother, so the correct verb is 'estar'.