Definitions
What verb is used to express permanent characteristics, nationality, profession, and time?
SER
Conjugate "ser" in the present tense for the pronoun "yo."
Soy
I ______ happy today.
Estoy
How would you say "I am tired" in Spanish?
Tengo sueño
Explain the difference between "soy" and "estoy."
"Soy" is used for permanent characteristics, while "estoy" is used for temporary states.
What verb is used to express location, ongoing actions, and temporary states?
ESTAR
Conjugate "estar" in the present tense for the pronoun "tú."
Estas
My friend ______ a doctor.
Es
How would you say "I am cold" in Spanish?
Estoy/Tengo frío
Provide two examples of sentences using "ser" and "estar" to express location.
Examples: "Vivo en Nueva York." "Estoy en la escuela."
What is the difference between "ser" and "estar" in Spanish?
"Ser" is used for permanent characteristics, nationality, profession, and time, while "estar" is used for location, ongoing actions, and temporary states.
Conjugate "ser" in the present tense for the pronoun "ellos."
Son
The cat ______ sleeping on the couch.
Esta
How would you say "They are interesting?"
Ellos son interesantes
Describe someone in the classroom using both "SER" and "ESTAR"
(answer will vary.)
Which verb would you use to say "I am from Mexico"?
Soy
Conjugate "estar" in the present tense for the pronoun "nosotros."
Estamos
The book ______ on the table.
Esta
How would you say "How are you?"
¿Cómo estás?
Create a short dialogue between 2 people using "SER" and "ESTAR"
(response will vary.)
Which verb would you use to say "I am hungry"?
Estoy/Tengo Hambre
Conjugate "ser" and "estar" in the present tense for the pronoun "ustedes."
Son, estan
We ______ from the United States.
Somos
How would you say "where are you from?"
de dónde eres
Explain the concept of "ser" and "estar" in a way that a child could understand.
"Ser" is like being, while "estar" is like being in a certain state. (answers may differ)