SER vs ESTAR

Which verb is used to express permanent characteristics or essential qualities?

• to go

• to be

Which verb is used to express temporary states or conditions?

• go

• be

Complete the sentence: 'Yo ___ estudiante.'

• soy

• eres

Imagine Samuel, Nora, and Arjun are in a Spanish class. The teacher asks them to complete the sentence: 'Ella ___ cansada.'

• era

• está

Complete the sentence: 'Nosotros ___ en la playa.'

Abigail and Ethan are discussing a book they recently read. Help them complete the sentence: 'El libro ___ interesante.'

• es

• está

Evelyn and Abigail are playing a game. Help Aiden complete the sentence for them: 'Tú ___ en casa.'

• eres

• estás

Imagine Michael, Lily, and Rohan are in Spain and they are having a great time. Complete the sentence to describe their happiness: 'Ellos ___ felices.'

• son

• serán

Scarlett, Anika, and Abigail are discussing their nationalities. Which verb should they use to express their nationality or origin?

• be

• go

Anika, Arjun, and Ethan are playing a game of charades. They need to act out a verb that expresses location or position. Which verb should they choose?

• be

• go