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1. Obama is American. Obama_______________americano.

Explanation

The correct answer is "es" because in Spanish, the verb "ser" is used to express nationality or origin. In this sentence, "Obama" is the subject and "americano" is the predicate complement, describing his nationality. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "es," which means "is" in English.

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2. Lebron James is tall. Lebron James___________alto.

Explanation

The correct answer is "es". This is because "es" is the correct form of the verb "ser" (to be) when referring to a permanent characteristic or attribute. In this case, the sentence is stating that Lebron James is tall, which is a characteristic that does not change. Therefore, "es" is the appropriate form of the verb to use in this context.

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3. Pikachu is yellow. Pikachu_______________amarillo.

Explanation

The correct answer is "es". In Spanish, the verb "es" is used to describe permanent characteristics or qualities of a subject. Since Pikachu's color is a permanent characteristic, we use "es" to state that Pikachu is yellow.

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4. Ariana Grande is short. Ariana Grande__________baja.

Explanation

The correct answer is "es." This is because the statement "Ariana Grande is short" is describing a characteristic or attribute of Ariana Grande, and in Spanish, the verb "ser" is used to express characteristics or attributes. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "ser" to use with the subject "Ariana Grande" is "es."

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5. He is Mexican. Él____________mexicano.

Explanation

The correct answer is "es". In Spanish, the verb "ser" is used to indicate nationality. When referring to a singular male subject, the correct form of the verb is "es". Therefore, to say "He is Mexican" in Spanish, we would say "Él es mexicano".

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6. The shirt is white. La camisa___________blanca.

Explanation

The correct answer is "es" because it is the correct form of the verb "ser" in the third person singular form, which is used to indicate permanent characteristics or qualities. In this case, it is used to indicate that the shirt is permanently white.

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7. You are beautiful. Tú________bonita.

Explanation

The question is asking for the correct form of the verb "to be" to complete the sentence "Tú ________ bonita." The correct answer is "eres" because it is the conjugated form of the verb "ser" (to be) that agrees with the subject "tú" (you).

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8. You're from New York. Tú___________de Nueva York.

Explanation

The correct answer is "eres." In the given sentence, the subject "tú" is being referred to, which means "you" in English. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "to be" in the second person singular is "eres."

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9. The ground is wet. El suelo____________mojado.

Explanation

The correct answer is "está" because it is the third person singular form of the verb "estar" which means "to be" in Spanish. In this context, "está" is used to describe the current state of the ground being wet.

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10. She's in Mexico. Ella___________en México.

Explanation

The correct answer is "está". In Spanish, the verb "estar" is used to indicate location. Since the subject "Ella" is singular, the correct form of the verb is "está". This translates to "She is" in English.

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11. You are at home. Tú______________en casa.

Explanation

The correct answer is "estás". This is because "estás" is the second person singular form of the verb "estar" in Spanish, which means "to be". In this context, it is used to indicate that the subject (you) is currently at home.

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12. I'm a teacher. Yo__________maestro.

Explanation

The correct answer is "soy" because it is the first person singular form of the verb "ser" which means "to be" in Spanish. In this context, the speaker is identifying themselves as a teacher, so "soy" is the appropriate form to use.

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13. We are American. Nosotros_____________americanos.

Explanation

The correct answer is "somos" because it is the conjugated form of the verb "ser" (to be) that agrees with the subject "nosotros" (we). In this sentence, the subject "nosotros" is referring to a group of people, so the correct form of the verb is "somos" which means "we are."

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14. You're my cousin. Tú______________mi prima.

Explanation

The correct answer is "eres" because the sentence is referring to the second person singular form of the verb "ser" (to be) in Spanish. In this context, "eres" is the correct form to use when addressing a cousin, indicating that "you are" my cousin.

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15. We are from The United States. Nosotros_________________de los Estados Unidos.

Explanation

The correct answer is "somos" because it is the correct form of the verb "ser" (to be) in the first person plural (we). In this sentence, the subject "Nosotros" (we) is referring to a group of people, indicating that they are from the United States. Therefore, "somos" is the appropriate verb form to indicate their nationality or origin.

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16. The students are outside. Los estudiantes______________afuera.

Explanation

The correct answer is "están" because it agrees with the subject "estudiantes" which is plural. "Están" is the conjugated form of the verb "estar" in the third person plural.

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17. The class is clean. La clase___________limpia.

Explanation

The correct answer is "está" because it agrees with the subject "la clase" which is singular and in the third person. "Está" is the conjugated form of the verb "estar" in the present tense.

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18. The banana is green. La banana_____________verde.

Explanation

The correct answer is "está". In Spanish, the verb "estar" is used to indicate temporary states or conditions, such as the color of an object. In this case, "está" is used to express that the banana is currently green.

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19. I'm sad. Yo ___________triste.

Explanation

The correct answer is "estoy." In Spanish, the verb "estar" is used to express temporary states or conditions, such as emotions. In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their current state of being sad, which is a temporary emotion. Therefore, "estoy" is the appropriate form of the verb to use in this context.

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20. You and I are friends. Tú y yo______________amigos.

Explanation

The correct answer is "somos" because it is the first-person plural form of the verb "ser" (to be) in Spanish. Since the sentence is referring to both "you" and "I" as friends, the correct form of the verb to use is "somos."

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21. They're cheerleaders. Ellas________________animadoras.

Explanation

The correct answer is "son." In Spanish, the verb "ser" is used to express identity or characteristics. In this case, the sentence is describing the cheerleaders, so the correct form of the verb "ser" to use is "son," which means "they are."

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22. The cats are ugly. Los gatos___________feos.

Explanation

The correct answer is "son" because it is the correct form of the verb "ser" (to be) in the third person plural form. In this sentence, "son" is used to indicate that the cats are ugly.

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23. She is confused. Ella_____________confundida.

Explanation

The correct answer is "está". In Spanish, the verb "estar" is used to express temporary states or conditions, such as confusion. Since Ella is currently experiencing confusion, the correct form of the verb is "está".

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24. You are lost. Usted__________perdido.

Explanation

The correct answer is "está" because it is the correct form of the verb "estar" in the third person singular form. "Está" is used to describe the temporary state or condition of being lost.

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25. The dog is deceased. El perro______________muerto.

Explanation

The correct answer is "está" because it is the correct form of the verb "estar" to indicate a temporary state or condition. In this case, the sentence is describing the dog's current state of being deceased, which is a temporary condition.

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Obama is American. Obama_______________americano.
Lebron James is tall. Lebron James___________alto.
Pikachu is yellow. Pikachu_______________amarillo.
Ariana Grande is short. Ariana Grande__________baja.
He is Mexican. Él____________mexicano.
The shirt is white. La camisa___________blanca.
You are beautiful. Tú________bonita.
You're from New York. Tú___________de Nueva York.
The ground is wet. El suelo____________mojado.
She's in Mexico. Ella___________en México.
You are at home. Tú______________en casa.
I'm a teacher. Yo__________maestro.
We are American. Nosotros_____________americanos.
You're my cousin. Tú______________mi prima.
We are from The United States. ...
The students are outside. Los estudiantes______________afuera.
The class is clean. La clase___________limpia.
The banana is green. La banana_____________verde.
I'm sad. Yo ___________triste.
You and I are friends. Tú y yo______________amigos.
They're cheerleaders. Ellas________________animadoras.
The cats are ugly. Los gatos___________feos.
She is confused. Ella_____________confundida.
You are lost. Usted__________perdido.
The dog is deceased. El perro______________muerto.
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