To solve this exercise, we need to choose between
Ser and
Estar. Here is a quick guide to help you decide:
* Use
Ser for permanent things: Who someone is (identity), where they are from (origin), physical descriptions (tall, short), and characteristics of places or objects.
* Use
Estar for temporary things: Feelings/emotions (happy, sad, angry), conditions (tired, sick), and locations (where someone is right now).
Let's look at each sentence step-by-step:
1.
Guillermo \_\_\_\_\_\_ triste hoy.
* "Triste" means sad. Sadness is an emotion/feeling, which is temporary. Also, "hoy" (today) hints that it's just for now.
* Subject: Guillermo (He/Él). Verb: *Estar*.
* Answer:
está
2.
Yo no \_\_\_\_\_\_ rica.
* "Rica" means rich. Being rich or poor is generally considered a characteristic or status, not a fleeting emotion. We use *Ser* for wealth/status.
* Subject: Yo (I). Verb: *Ser*.
* Answer:
soy
3.
Nosotros \_\_\_\_\_\_ en Guatemala.
* This tells us where they are located. Location always uses *Estar*.
* Subject: Nosotros (We). Verb: *Estar*.
* Answer:
estamos
4.
Mi padre \_\_\_\_\_\_ enojado.
* "Enojado" means angry. Anger is an emotion. Emotions use *Estar*.
* Subject: Mi padre (He/Él). Verb: *Estar*.
* Answer:
está
5.
Mis amigas \_\_\_\_\_\_ contentas.
* "Contentas" means happy/content. Happiness is an emotion. Emotions use *Estar*.
* Subject: Mis amigas (They/Ellas). Verb: *Estar*.
* Answer:
están
6.
Barcelona \_\_\_\_\_\_ una ciudad bonita.
* This describes what Barcelona *is* (a pretty city). Descriptions of inherent qualities use *Ser*.
* Subject: Barcelona (It/Ella). Verb: *Ser*.
* Answer:
es
7.
¿\_\_\_\_\_\_ ustedes de Ecuador?
* This asks about origin ("de Ecuador"). Origin always uses *Ser*.
* Subject: Ustedes (You all). Verb: *Ser*.
* Answer:
Son (Capitalized because it starts the question).
8.
Mi hermana \_\_\_\_\_\_ de mal humor.
* "De mal humor" means in a bad mood. A mood is temporary. Temporary states use *Estar*.
* Subject: Mi hermana (She/Ella). Verb: *Estar*.
* Answer:
está
9.
Yo \_\_\_\_\_\_ muy cansado hoy.
* "Cansado" means tired. Being tired is a physical condition/state, and "hoy" (today) shows it is temporary. Conditions use *Estar*.
* Subject: Yo (I). Verb: *Estar*.
* Answer:
estoy
10.
¿De dónde \_\_\_\_\_\_ tú?
* "De dónde" asks for origin. Origin always uses *Ser*.
* Subject: Tú (You). Verb: *Ser*.
* Answer:
eres
Final Answer:
1. está
2. soy
3. estamos
4. está
5. están
6. es
7. Son
8. está
9. estoy
10. eres
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of ser and estar practice worksheet with answers.
