Ser Vs Estar (I Am) Beginners Spanish

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Ser Vs Estar (I Am) Beginners Spanish - Quiz

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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  • 1. 
    ______ alto.     I'm tall.   (said by a boy) - ProProfs

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

    Explanation
    SER is for characteristics, identities and definitions.

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  • 2. 
    _____ enojada.     I'm upset / angry.   (said by a girl) - ProProfs

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

    Explanation
    ESTAR is for states or locations in time or space.

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  • 3. 

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

    Explanation
    SER is used for characteristics, identification and definitions

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  • 4. 
    _____ ocupada.     I'm busy.   (said by a girl) - ProProfs

    _____ ocupada.     I'm busy.   (said by a girl)

    Explanation
    ESTAR is for states or locations in time or space.

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  • 5. 
    _____ delgada.     I'm slim.    (said by a girl) - ProProfs

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

    Explanation
    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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  • 6. 
    _____ enojado.     I'm upset / angry.   (said by a boy) - ProProfs

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

    Explanation
    ESTAR is for states or locations in time or space.

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  • 7. 
    _____ en Nueva Zelandia.     I'm in New Zealand.\\ - ProProfs

    _____ en Nueva Zelandia.     I'm in New Zealand.\\

    Explanation
    ESTAR is for states or locations in time or space.

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  • 8. 
    _____ rubio.     I'm blonde.   (said by a boy) - ProProfs

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

    Explanation
    SER is for characteristics, identities and definitions.

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  • 9. 
    _____ escribiendo.     I'm writing.   (boy or girl) - ProProfs

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

    Explanation
    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. 
    Soy estudiante.     I'm a student.    (boy or girl) - ProProfs

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

    Explanation
    SER is for characteristics, identification and definitions.

    This child is being identified as a student.

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  • 11. 
    _____ aburrido.     I'm boring.   (said by a boy) - ProProfs

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

    Explanation
    SER is for characteristics, identification and definitions.

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  • 12. 
    _____ aburrido.     I'm bored.   (said by a boy) - ProProfs

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

    Explanation
    ESTAR is for states or locations in time or space.

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  • 13. 
    _____ médico.     I'm a doctor.   (said by a boy) - ProProfs

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

    Explanation
    SER is for characteristics, identification or definitions.

    Here this man is being identified by his profession.

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  • 14. 
    _____ amable.   I'm kind.   (boy or girl) - ProProfs

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

    Explanation
    SER for characteristics, identification or definitions.

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  • 15. 
    _____ humana.     I'm human.   (said by a girl) - ProProfs

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

    Explanation
    SER is for characteristics, identification and definitions.

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  • 16. 
    _____ triste.     I'm sad.   (boy or girl) - ProProfs

    _____ triste.     I'm sad.   (boy or girl)

    Explanation
    ESTAR is for states or locations in time or space.

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  • 17. 
    _____ contenta.     I'm happy.     (said by a girl) - ProProfs

    _____ contenta.     I'm happy.     (said by a girl)

    Explanation
    ESTAR for states or locations in time or space.

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  • 18. 
    _____ contento.     I'm (a) happy (person).   (said by a boy). - ProProfs

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

    Explanation
    SER for characteristics, identification or definitions.

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  • 19. 
    _____ morena.     I'm brunette.   (said by a girl) - ProProfs

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

    Explanation
    SER is for characteristics, identification and definitions.

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