DELE Gramática: Ser y Estar

Question 1

Which verb, 'ser' or 'estar,' is used to express a person's nationality?

Accepted Answer

Ser

Answer

Estar

Answer

Either ser or estar, depending on context

Answer

Neither; use 'tener' instead

Question 2

Which verb correctly completes the sentence: 'El café ___ frío'?

Accepted Answer

está

Answer

es

Answer

tiene

Answer

hay

Question 3

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'ser'?

Accepted Answer

El concierto es a las ocho.

Answer

La puerta está abierta.

Answer

María está enferma.

Answer

Los niños están cansados.

Question 4

Why does the phrase 'estar muerto' (to be dead) use 'estar' rather than 'ser'?

Accepted Answer

Death is viewed as a resulting state or condition

Answer

Death is a permanent and unchangeable state

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Death is classified as a temporary emotional condition

Answer

Only 'ser' can describe physical characteristics

Question 5

Which adjective changes its meaning depending on whether 'ser' or 'estar' is used?

Accepted Answer

aburrido (boring/bored)

Answer

alto (tall)

Answer

español (Spanish)

Answer

redondo (round)

Question 6

Which verb correctly completes: 'La silla ___ rota'?

Accepted Answer

está

Answer

es

Answer

tiene

Answer

parece

Question 7

In which sentence is 'ser' used correctly?

Accepted Answer

El médico es inteligente.

Answer

El paciente está mejor hoy.

Answer

La fiesta está en mi casa.

Answer

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