Ser Vs. Estar Quiz
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Ariana Grande is short. Ariana Grande__________baja.
- A.
Soy
- B.
Está
- C.
Es
- D.
Son
Correct Answer
C. EsExplanation
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."Rate this question:
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- 2.
The shirt is white. La camisa___________blanca.
- A.
Estamos
- B.
Son
- C.
Está
- D.
Es
Correct Answer
D. EsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The students are outside. Los estudiantes______________afuera.
- A.
Está
- B.
Están
- C.
Es
- D.
Son
Correct Answer
B. EstánExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
We are American. Nosotros_____________americanos.
- A.
Estamos
- B.
Soy
- C.
Somos
- D.
Estoy
Correct Answer
C. SomosExplanation
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."Rate this question:
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- 5.
I'm sad. Yo ___________triste.
- A.
Soy
- B.
Estoy
- C.
Está
- D.
Estás
Correct Answer
B. EstoyExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
He is Mexican. Él____________mexicano.
- A.
Son
- B.
Están
- C.
Somos
- D.
Es
Correct Answer
D. EsExplanation
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".Rate this question:
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- 7.
She's in Mexico. Ella___________en México.
- A.
Estamos
- B.
Estás
- C.
Están
- D.
Está
Correct Answer
D. EstáExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
You are at home. Tú______________en casa.
- A.
Están
- B.
Estoy
- C.
Estás
- D.
Está
Correct Answer
C. EstásExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Lebron James is tall. Lebron James___________alto.
- A.
Está
- B.
Soy
- C.
Es
- D.
Estoy
Correct Answer
C. EsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Obama is American. Obama_______________americano.
- A.
Estamos
- B.
Es
- C.
Son
- D.
Soy
Correct Answer
B. EsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 11.
I'm a teacher. Yo__________maestro.
- A.
Están
- B.
Está
- C.
Estoy
- D.
Soy
Correct Answer
D. SoyExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 12.
They're cheerleaders. Ellas________________animadoras.
- A.
Son
- B.
Soy
- C.
Están
- D.
Eres
Correct Answer
A. SonExplanation
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."Rate this question:
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- 13.
Pikachu is yellow. Pikachu_______________amarillo.
- A.
Soy
- B.
Está
- C.
Es
- D.
Estoy
Correct Answer
C. EsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The banana is green. La banana_____________verde.
- A.
Son
- B.
Estás
- C.
Están
- D.
Está
Correct Answer
D. EstáExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 15.
You and I are friends. Tú y yo______________amigos.
- A.
Soy
- B.
Somos
- C.
Estamos
- D.
Estás
Correct Answer
B. SomosExplanation
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."Rate this question:
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- 16.
You're my cousin. Tú______________mi prima.
- A.
Estás
- B.
Soy
- C.
Eres
- D.
Está
Correct Answer
C. EresExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 17.
We are from The United States. Nosotros_________________de los Estados Unidos.
- A.
Estamos
- B.
Somos
- C.
Estoy
- D.
Soy
Correct Answer
B. SomosExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 18.
The ground is wet. El suelo____________mojado.
- A.
Estás
- B.
Está
- C.
Eres
- D.
Están
Correct Answer
B. EstáExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 19.
You are beautiful. Tú________bonita.
- A.
Eres
- B.
Son
- C.
Soy
- D.
Está
Correct Answer
A. EresExplanation
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).Rate this question:
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- 20.
The dog is deceased. El perro______________muerto.
- A.
Eres
- B.
Soy
- C.
Es
- D.
Está
Correct Answer
D. EstáExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 21.
You're from New York. Tú___________de Nueva York.
- A.
Soy
- B.
Eres
- C.
Está
- D.
Son
Correct Answer
B. EresExplanation
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."Rate this question:
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- 22.
The cats are ugly. Los gatos___________feos.
- A.
Son
- B.
Es
- C.
Están
- D.
Eres
Correct Answer
A. SonExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 23.
She is confused. Ella_____________confundida.
- A.
Son
- B.
Es
- C.
Están
- D.
Está
Correct Answer
D. EstáExplanation
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".Rate this question:
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- 24.
You are lost. Usted__________perdido.
- A.
Estoy
- B.
Estás
- C.
Está
- D.
Soy
Correct Answer
C. EstáExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 25.
The class is clean. La clase___________limpia.
- A.
Soy
- B.
Están
- C.
Está
- D.
Eres
Correct Answer
C. EstáExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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