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...

Answer

'Es que...' is a fixed idiomatic expression using 'ser' to introduce an explanation or justification.

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')

Answer

Professions always use 'ser'; adding an adjective and indefinite article before the noun does not change this rule.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

está

Answer

Estar is used to describe current conditions or states, especially when expressing change or improvement over time.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

La carta fue escrita por el presidente.

Answer

Ser forms the passive voice (ser + past participle) when the agent is expressed, as in 'fue escrita por el presidente.'

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

Answer

Estar + past participle describes the state that results from a completed action (the door is in a closed state).

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