Using The Verb "Estar" (P.L.A.C.E.)
Questions and Answers
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"Estar" is used when describing where you are and how you feel: P.L.A.C.E (position, location, action [progressive], condition, and emotion); while "ser" is used in a more permanent aspect: D.O.C.T.O.R. (description, occupation, characteristics, time, origin, and relation).For this exercise we are going to focus on the usage of the verb "to be" using the verb "estar." Choose in which way the verb estar is being used in the following statements. 1. I am standing up.
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Position
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Location
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Action
- D.
Condition
- E.
Emotion
Correct Answer
A. PositionExplanation
the answer is position. I am expressing my position.Rate this question:
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- 2.
I am cooking dinner.
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Position
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Location
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Action
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Condition
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Emotion
Correct Answer
C. ActionExplanation
I am in the process of cooking dinner.Rate this question:
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- 3.
I am happy!
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Position
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Location
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Action
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Condition
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Emotion
Correct Answer
E. EmotionExplanation
I am expressing my emotionRate this question:
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- 4.
I am at the restaurant.
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Position
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Location
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Action
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Condition
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Emotion
Correct Answer
B. LocationExplanation
The correct answer is "location" because the sentence is stating where the person is, which is at the restaurant. "Location" refers to a specific place or position, and in this case, it indicates where the speaker currently is.Rate this question:
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- 5.
I am sick?
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Position
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Location
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Action
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Condition
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Emotion
Correct Answer
D. ConditionExplanation
The given question "I am sick?" is asking about the state or situation of the person. The word "sick" indicates a physical or health-related issue, which falls under the category of a condition. Therefore, the correct answer is "condition."Rate this question:
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- 6.
yo estoy enfermo.
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Posición
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Ubicación
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Acción
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Condición
- E.
Emoción
Correct Answer
D. CondiciónExplanation
The phrase "yo estoy enfermo" translates to "I am sick" in English. In this context, "condición" refers to the state or condition of being sick. The word "enfermo" indicates that the person is experiencing an illness or health problem, which aligns with the meaning of "condición" as a state or condition.Rate this question:
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- 7.
estoy parado.
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Posición
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Ubicación
- C.
Acción
- D.
Condición
- E.
Emoción
Correct Answer
A. PosiciónExplanation
The phrase "estoy parado" translates to "I am standing" in English. In this context, "posición" refers to the position or posture of being in a standing position. The other options such as "ubicación" (location), "acción" (action), "condición" (condition), and "emoción" (emotion) do not accurately describe the act of standing. Therefore, "posición" is the most appropriate choice to describe the physical state of being in a standing position.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Estoy en la escuela.
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Posición
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Ubicación
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Acción
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Condición
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Emoción
Correct Answer
B. UbicaciónExplanation
The correct answer is "ubicación" because the sentence "Estoy en la escuela" indicates the location or position of the speaker, stating that they are at the school.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Estoy corriendo.
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Posición
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Ubicación
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Acción
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Condición
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Emoción
Correct Answer
C. AcciónExplanation
The phrase "Estoy corriendo" translates to "I am running" in English. In this context, "acción" (action) is the correct answer because it describes the physical activity of running. The other options - posición (position), ubicación (location), condición (condition), and emoción (emotion) - do not accurately describe the meaning of the phrase.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Estoy feliz.
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Posición
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Ubicación
- C.
Acción
- D.
Condición
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Emoción
Correct Answer
E. EmociónExplanation
The correct answer is "emoción" because the phrase "Estoy feliz" translates to "I am happy" in English, indicating an emotional state. Therefore, "emoción" is the most appropriate word that aligns with the given phrase.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Yo _____ feliz.
Correct Answer
estoyExplanation
The correct answer is "estoy" because the verb "estar" is used to express temporary states or conditions, such as emotions. In this case, "estoy" is the conjugated form of "estar" in the first person singular, indicating that the subject "yo" is currently feeling happy.Rate this question:
- 12.
Yo _____ contento.
Correct Answer
estoyExplanation
The correct answer is "estoy." In Spanish, the verb "estar" is used to express temporary states or conditions, such as emotions or physical states. In this case, the sentence is saying "I am happy," indicating a temporary state of happiness. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "estar" to use is "estoy," which means "I am."Rate this question:
- 13.
tú _____ en el cine.
Correct Answer
estásExplanation
The correct answer is "estás" because it is the conjugated form of the verb "estar" in the second person singular. In this sentence, "tú" is the subject and "estás" indicates that "you" are currently in the cinema.Rate this question:
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