Ser Vs Estar (I Am) Beginners Spanish

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Choose 'soy' or 'estoy' to fill the gap. Soy - from the verb SER is used for characteristics, identification and definitions. C.I.D. Estoy - from the verb ESTAR is used for states or locations in time or space.

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Ser Vs Estar (I Am) Beginners Spanish - Quiz

2. What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

You may optionally provide this to label your report, leaderboard, or certificate.

2. _____ humana. I'm human. (said by a girl)

SER is for characteristics, identification and definitions.

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SER is for characteristics, identification and definitions.

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3. _____ rubio. I'm blonde. (said by a boy)

SER is for characteristics, identities and definitions.

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SER is for characteristics, identities and definitions.

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5. _____ morena. I'm brunette. (said by a girl)

SER is for characteristics, identification and definitions.

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SER is for characteristics, identification and definitions.

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6. _____ médico. I'm a doctor. (said by a boy)

SER is for characteristics, identification or definitions.

Here this man is being identified by his profession.

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SER is for characteristics, identification or definitions.

Here this man is being identified by his profession.

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7. _____ enojado. I'm upset / angry. (said by a boy)

ESTAR is for states or locations in time or space.

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ESTAR is for states or locations in time or space.

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8. _____ escribiendo. I'm writing. (boy or girl)

The correct answer is "Estoy". In Spanish, the verb "estar" is used to express temporary states or actions, such as "I am writing" in this case. Since the subject is not specified in the question, the gender of the person is not known. Therefore, the correct form of the verb to use is the first person singular form, which is "estoy".

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10. _____ amable. I'm kind. (boy or girl)

SER for characteristics, identification or definitions.

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SER for characteristics, identification or definitions.

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12. ______ alto. I'm tall. (said by a boy)

SER is for characteristics, identities and definitions.

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SER is for characteristics, identities and definitions.

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14. _____ enojada. I'm upset / angry. (said by a girl)

ESTAR is for states or locations in time or space.

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ESTAR is for states or locations in time or space.

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15. _____ aburrido. I'm bored. (said by a boy)

ESTAR is for states or locations in time or space.

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ESTAR is for states or locations in time or space.

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16. Soy estudiante. I'm a student. (boy or girl)

SER is for characteristics, identification and definitions.

This child is being identified as a student.

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SER is for characteristics, identification and definitions.

This child is being identified as a student.

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17. _____ contento. I'm (a) happy (person). (said by a boy).

SER for characteristics, identification or definitions.

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SER for characteristics, identification or definitions.

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18. _____ aburrido. I'm boring. (said by a boy)

SER is for characteristics, identification and definitions.

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SER is for characteristics, identification and definitions.

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19. _____ delgada. I'm slim. (said by a girl)

ESTAR is used for states and locations in time and space.

As you can see from the picture this isn't a characteristic, this is a state because at some other time the girl was fat judging by the size of her pants :)

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