DELE Gramática: Ser y Estar 3

Question 1

The idiomatic expression 'es que...' uses 'ser' to convey what meaning?

Accepted Answer

The thing is that... / It's because...

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It is located that...

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There is...

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It happens that... (temporarily)

Question 2

When a profession is modified by an adjective (e.g., 'a good doctor'), which verb is used?

Accepted Answer

Ser (e.g., 'Es un buen médico')

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Estar (e.g., 'Está un buen médico')

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Either verb can be used depending on tone

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Neither; use 'trabajar como'

Question 3

Which verb correctly completes: 'La economía ___ mejor que el año pasado'?

Accepted Answer

está

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es

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tiene

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va

Question 4

Which of the following uses 'ser' correctly in a passive construction?

Accepted Answer

La carta fue escrita por el presidente.

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El informe está escrito por el gerente.

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El problema está solucionado por el equipo.

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La mesa está puesta por la camarera.

Question 5

What does 'estar' with a past participle (e.g., 'La puerta está cerrada') describe?

Accepted Answer

A resulting state from a completed action

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An ongoing action in progress

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A passive action performed by a known agent

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A general truth about doors

Question 6

In which context would 'ser' be used with a location?

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'La boda ___ en la iglesia.'

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'El perro ___ en el jardín.'

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'Las llaves ___ en la mesa.'

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'Los estudiantes ___ en clase.'

Question 7

At an advanced DELE level, which statement about 'ser aburrido' vs 'estar aburrido' is correct?

Accepted Answer

'Ser aburrido' means someone is boring by nature; 'estar aburrido' means someone feels bored

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'Ser aburrido' refers to a temporary feeling of boredom; 'estar aburrido' means someone is boring by nature

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Both expressions are interchangeable in formal registers

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'Ser aburrido' is used only for inanimate objects