Spanish grammar worksheet focusing on the correct use of "saber" and "conocer" in context.

To solve this maze, we need to choose the correct form of the verb saber (to know) or conocer (to know/be familiar with) for each blank. Here is the simple rule to help you:

* Use Saber when talking about facts, information, or how to do something (like a skill).
* *Examples:* I know the answer. She knows how to swim.
* Use Conocer when talking about being familiar with a person, place, or thing.
* *Examples:* I know Maria. Do you know Madrid?

Also, remember how to conjugate them in the present tense:
* Saber: Yo sé, Tú sabes, Él/Ella/Usted sabe, Nosotros sabemos, Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes saben.
* Conocer: Yo conozco, Tú conoces, Él/Ella/Usted conoce, Nosotros conocemos, Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes conocen.

Let's go through the maze step-by-step from "Empieza" (Start) to "FIN" (Finish):

1. Start: "Yo \_\_\_\_ la forma correcta de saber o conocer."
* Subject: Yo (I). Meaning: Knowing a fact/method.
* Verb: Saber. Form: sé.
* Path leads to: "Él \_\_\_\_ nadar."

2. "Él \_\_\_\_ nadar."
* Subject: Él (He). Meaning: Knowing how to do something (skill).
* Verb: Saber. Form: sabe.
* Path leads to: "María y Juan \_\_\_\_ la historia de México."

3. "María y Juan \_\_\_\_ la historia de México."
* Subject: María y Juan (They/Ellos). Meaning: Knowing facts/information.
* Verb: Saber. Form: saben.
* Path leads to: "Usted \_\_\_\_ bien Buenos Aires."

4. "Usted \_\_\_\_ bien Buenos Aires."
* Subject: Usted (You formal). Meaning: Being familiar with a place.
* Verb: Conocer. Form: conoce.
* Path leads to: "Mi hermano no \_\_\_\_ hablar español."

5. "Mi hermano no \_\_\_\_ hablar español."
* Subject: Mi hermano (He/Él). Meaning: Knowing how to do something (skill).
* Verb: Saber. Form: sabe.
* Path leads to: "\_\_\_\_ cuándo es la película en español."

6. "\_\_\_\_ cuándo es la película en español."
* Subject: Implicit "Tú" (based on context of asking someone) or general fact. Let's look at the options. The previous box was "sabe". The next box options are usually connected. Let's look at the structure. Actually, looking at the maze connections:
* From "Mi hermano no sabe hablar español", the line goes to a box that says "\_\_\_\_ cuándo es la película...". The subject isn't explicitly stated but typically implies "Tú" (Do you know...) or "Yo" (I know...). Let's look at the next connection.
* Wait, let's re-trace carefully.
* Start -> Yo sé -> Él sabe -> María y Juan saben -> Usted conoce -> Mi hermano no sabe -> [Next Box]
* The box after "Mi hermano no sabe" has the text: "\_\_\_\_ cuándo es la película en español." The subject is missing. Usually, in these mazes, if the subject is missing, it might be "Tú" (imperative/question) or "Yo". Let's look at the conjugation options.
* If it's "Tú", it would be sabes. If it's "Yo", it would be sé.
* Let's check the path from there. It goes to "Juan no \_\_\_\_ las reglas españolas."
* Let's look at the box before "Juan no...". The box is "\_\_\_\_ cuándo es la película...".
* Let's look at the other branch from "Usted conoce". No, that's a dead end or wrong path?
* Let's re-read the maze flow.
* Path 1: Yo sé -> Él sabe -> María y Juan saben -> Usted conoce -> Mi hermano no sabe -> Sabes (Tú) cuándo es la película... -> Juan no conoce las reglas... -> ¿Tú \_\_\_\_ si es viernes de trabajo? -> Mis abuelos nos han dicho que conocen la coreografía. -> FIN? No, let's trace fully.

Let's try the other main path from the start to ensure we have the right route.
Start: Yo sé.
Next: Él sabe.
Next: María y Juan saben.
Next: Usted conoce.
Next: Mi hermano no sabe.
Next: The box says "\_\_\_\_ cuándo es la película en español." The arrow comes from "Mi hermano no sabe". The subject is likely Tú (asking a question implicitly) or Yo. Let's assume Sabes (Tú) because it fits the flow of conversation often found in these exercises. Or perhaps Sé (Yo). Let's look at the next box: "Juan no \_\_\_\_ las reglas españolas."
If the previous was "Sabes", the next is "Juan no conoce las reglas españolas." (Familiarity with rules/things).
Then: "¿Tú \_\_\_\_ si es viernes de trabajo?" -> Sabes (Knowing a fact).
Then: "Mis abuelos nos han dicho que \_\_\_\_ la coreografía." -> conocen (Familiarity with a dance/routine).
Then: "FIN".

Let's double check the alternative paths to make sure they are incorrect.
Alternative from Start: "Yo sé" -> "Él sabe" -> "María y Juan saben" -> "Usted conoce" -> "Mi hermano no sabe" -> ... this seems the only valid path so far.

Let's look at the box: "\_\_\_\_ cuándo es la película en español."
Is it possible the subject is "Nosotros"? "Sabemos"? No, "Mi hermano" is singular.
Let's look at the box: "Juan no \_\_\_\_ las reglas españolas."
Rules are things you are familiar with or know facts about? Usually "conocer las reglas" (be familiar with the rules) or "saber las reglas" (know the rules by heart). Both can work, but "conocer" is often used for familiarity with a set of guidelines. However, "saber" is also very common for "knowing the rules". Let's look at the conjugation. Juan = Él. So sabe or conoce.

Let's look at the next box: "¿Tú \_\_\_\_ si es viernes de trabajo?"
This is definitely sabes (knowing a fact/situation).

Let's look at the final box: "Mis abuelos nos han dicho que \_\_\_\_ la coreografía."
Abuelos = Ellos. Coreografía = a dance routine (thing/place/skill?). You "know" a dance routine. In Spanish, you usually say "saber bailar" (skill) but "conocer la coreografía" (be familiar with the specific steps/sequence). Or "saber la coreografía". Let's see which verb fits the pattern.

Let's re-evaluate the whole chain with specific conjugations.

1. Yo \_\_\_\_ la forma correcta...
* Answer: sé (Saber, Yo form).

2. Él \_\_\_\_ nadar.
* Answer: sabe (Saber, Él form - skill).

3. María y Juan \_\_\_\_ la historia de México.
* Answer: saben (Saber, Ellos form - facts).

4. Usted \_\_\_\_ bien Buenos Aires.
* Answer: conoce (Conocer, Usted form - place).

5. Mi hermano no \_\_\_\_ hablar español.
* Answer: sabe (Saber, Él form - skill).

6. \_\_\_\_ cuándo es la película en español.
* Context: Following "Mi hermano no sabe...", this box likely addresses "Tú" (You) or implies "Yo" (I). Looking at the shape of the maze, the text inside the box is just "\_\_\_\_ cuándo...". There is no subject pronoun. However, the previous box ended with "hablar español." and the arrow points to this box.
* Let's look at the next box: "Juan no \_\_\_\_ las reglas españolas."
* And the box after that: "¿Tú \_\_\_\_ si es viernes de trabajo?"
* And the last one: "Mis abuelos... \_\_\_\_ la coreografía."

Let's look at the options usually provided in such mazes. The verbs alternate or follow a logic.
Let's assume the subject for box 6 is Tú (common in dialogues). So Sabes.
Let's assume the subject for box 7 (Juan no...) is conoce or sabe. "Conocer las reglas" is very common. So conoce.
Let's assume the subject for box 8 (¿Tú...?) is sabes.
Let's assume the subject for box 9 (Mis abuelos...) is conocen.

Let's check if there is a different path.
What if Box 6 is Sé (Yo)? "I know when the movie is." Then Box 7 "Juan no conoce..." Then Box 8 "¿Tú sabes...?" Then Box 9 "Mis abuelos conocen...". This works too.

However, often in these worksheets, if the pronoun is missing, it might be inferred from the previous sentence or it's a standard "Tú" question. But wait, look at the box text again: "\_\_\_\_ cuándo es la película en español." It doesn't have a question mark. It's a statement. "I know when..." (Sé) or "You know when..." (Sabes).

Let's look at the box: "Juan no \_\_\_\_ las reglas españolas."
If I use sabe, it means he doesn't know the rules (facts). If I use conoce, he isn't familiar with them.

Let's look at the box: "¿Tú \_\_\_\_ si es viernes de trabajo?"
This is clearly sabes.

Let's look at the box: "Mis abuelos nos han dicho que \_\_\_\_ la coreografía."
"Conocer la coreografía" vs "Saber la coreografía". Both are used. But since we have "saber" for skills (nadar, hablar), and "conocer" for places/people/things (Buenos Aires, reglas?, coreografía?), it's likely conocen.

Let's refine the middle part.
Box 6: "\_\_\_\_ cuándo es la película..."
Box 7: "Juan no \_\_\_\_ las reglas..."

If Box 6 is Sabes (Tú), then Box 7 is conoce (Juan).
If Box 6 is Sé (Yo), then Box 7 is conoce (Juan).

Is there a clue in the image I'm missing? The prompt says "Escoge la forma correcta...".
Let's look at the very first box again. "Yo sé...".
Second: "Él sabe...".
Third: "María y Juan saben...".
Fourth: "Usted conoce...".
Fifth: "Mi hermano no sabe...".

Now, look at the arrow from "Mi hermano no sabe...". It goes to a box that starts with "\_\_\_\_ cuándo...".
Look at the arrow from that box. It goes to "Juan no \_\_\_\_ las reglas...".
Look at the arrow from "Juan no...". It goes to "¿Tú \_\_\_\_ si es viernes...?".
Look at the arrow from "¿Tú...?". It goes to "Mis abuelos... \_\_\_\_ la coreografía."

Okay, let's look at the subjects explicitly given in the boxes:
- Box 6: No subject.
- Box 7: Juan (Él).
- Box 8: Tú.
- Box 9: Mis abuelos (Ellos).

For Box 6, since there is no subject, it is most likely Sé (Yo) or Sabes (Tú). In many Spanish exercises, if the subject is omitted in a statement, it's often "Yo" if it's a response, or "Tú" if it's a question. But there is no question mark. So it's a statement. "I know when the movie is." -> Sé.

Let's try Sé for Box 6.
Box 7: Juan no conoce las reglas. (Familiarity).
Box 8: ¿Tú sabes si es viernes...? (Fact).
Box 9: Mis abuelos ... conocen la coreografía. (Familiarity with a thing/routine).

Let's try Sabes for Box 6.
Box 6: Sabes cuándo es la película... (Statement: You know when...).
Box 7: Juan no conoce...
Box 8: ¿Tú sabes...?
Box 9: Mis abuelos ... conocen...

Which is more likely?
Often, "Saber" is used for "knowing when/where/what".
"Conocer" is used for "being familiar with".

Let's look at Box 7: "las reglas españolas". Rules are abstract. You can "saber las reglas" (know them by memory) or "conocer las reglas" (be aware of them).
Let's look at Box 9: "la coreografía". You can "saber la coreografía" (know the steps) or "conocer la coreografía" (be familiar with it).

There is a subtle distinction.
- Saber + infinitive = Skill (Saber nadar).
- Saber + fact = Fact (Saber cuándo es).
- Conocer + noun = Familiarity (Conocer Buenos Aires, Conocer a Juan).

So:
Box 6: "\_\_\_\_ cuándo es..." -> Fact -> Saber. Subject? If it's a continuation of a dialogue, maybe "Tú". But without a pronoun, Sé (I) is a strong candidate for a standalone statement. However, looking at the layout, sometimes the subject is carried over? No, "Mi hermano" is the previous subject. It wouldn't carry over to "I" or "You" without a pronoun.

Actually, let's look closely at the text in Box 6. Is there a tiny pronoun? No.
Let's look at Box 7. "Juan no...".
Let's look at Box 8. "¿Tú...?".
Let's look at Box 9. "Mis abuelos...".

If I have to guess the intended answer for Box 6, Sabes is very common in these "fill in the blank" conversational chains. "You know when the movie is."

Let's verify the verbs for the rest:
Box 7: Juan (Él) + Reglas (Thing/Fact). If we stick to the rule "Conocer for people/places/things you are familiar with", then conoce. If we consider rules as facts, it could be sabe. But "Conocer las reglas" is a very standard phrase for "being familiar with the rules". Let's tentatively say conoce.
Box 8: Tú + Si es viernes (Fact). Sabes.
Box 9: Mis abuelos (Ellos) + La coreografía (Thing). Conocen.

So the sequence is:
1. sé
2. sabe
3. saben
4. conoce
5. sabe
6. sabes (or sé) -> Let's look for clues. Is there a "Tú" hidden? No. But the next box asks "¿Tú...?". It's possible Box 6 is also addressing "Tú". "You know when the movie is. Juan doesn't know the rules. Do you know if it's Friday? My grandparents know the choreography." This flows well.
7. conoce
8. sabes
9. conocen

Let's double check Box 7. Could it be sabe? "Juan no sabe las reglas." This is also perfectly correct Spanish. How to distinguish?
Usually, textbooks teach:
- Saber: Facts, Info, Skills.
- Conocer: People, Places, Things (familiarity).
"Reglas" (Rules) can be seen as Information (Saber) or a Thing you are familiar with (Conocer).
"Coreografía" (Choreography) can be seen as Information/Skill (Saber) or a Thing (Conocer).

However, notice Box 2: "Él sabe nadar." (Skill).
Box 5: "Mi hermano no sabe hablar." (Skill).
Box 6: "\_\_\_\_ cuándo..." (Fact).
Box 8: "¿Tú \_\_\_\_ si es viernes...?" (Fact).

If Box 7 and 9 are "Things", they should be Conocer.
Box 7: Juan no conoce las reglas.
Box 9: Mis abuelos conocen la coreografía.

This creates a nice pattern:
Saber (Fact/Skill) -> Conocer (Place) -> Saber (Skill) -> Saber (Fact) -> Conocer (Thing) -> Saber (Fact) -> Conocer (Thing).

This seems logically consistent with typical textbook exercises distinguishing the two verbs.

So, the words to fill in are:
1. sé
2. sabe
3. saben
4. conoce
5. sabe
6. sabes (Assuming "Tú" due to conversational flow with next box) OR sé. Given the ambiguity, sabes is slightly more likely in a chain leading to a "Tú" question, but sé is safer if no pronoun is present. Wait, looking at similar online resources for this specific worksheet ("laberinto saber conocer"), the box "\_\_\_\_ cuándo es la película" often has the subject Tú implied or printed small. Let's assume sabes.
7. conoce
8. sabes
9. conocen

Let's write down the final list clearly.

1. Yo sé
2. Él sabe
3. María y Juan saben
4. Usted conoce
5. Mi hermano no sabe
6. Sabes (or Sé) cuándo es la película...
7. Juan no conoce las reglas...
8. ¿Tú sabes si es viernes...?
9. Mis abuelos ... conocen la coreografía.

I will provide the most standard answers. For #6, without a pronoun, it's tricky. But in the context of "Juan no conoce..." and "Tú sabes...", starting with "Sabes" (You know...) makes the paragraph cohesive. "You know when the movie is. Juan doesn't know the rules. Do you know if it's Friday? My grandparents know the choreography."

Final check of conjugations:
- Yo sé (Correct)
- Él sabe (Correct)
- Ellos saben (Correct)
- Usted conoce (Correct)
- Él sabe (Correct)
- Tú sabes (Correct)
- Él conoce (Correct)
- Tú sabes (Correct)
- Ellos conocen (Correct)

Final Answer:
Here are the correct forms to complete the maze, in order from Start to Finish:

1. sé (Yo sé...)
2. sabe (Él sabe...)
3. saben (María y Juan saben...)
4. conoce (Usted conoce...)
5. sabe (Mi hermano no sabe...)
6. sabes (...cuándo es la película...) *[Note: "Sé" is also grammatically possible if the subject is "Yo", but "Sabes" fits the conversational flow with the next "Tú" question]*
7. conoce (Juan no conoce...)
8. sabes (¿Tú sabes...?)
9. conocen (Mis abuelos... conocen...)