Verb Distinction Give the correct form of the appropriate verb, saber or conocer, which would be used in writing the following sentences in Spanish. Be sure the verb is written in correct form to agree with the subject of the sentence and also in the correct tense (past or present)

_______ Maria knew everyone
________ Because he had already seen the movie he knew what happened?
_________ The student knows the answer.
_________ He knows Bach music
_________ Do you (tu) know who is singing?

Someone will be glad to check your answers.

a) Conocía

b) Sabía
c) Sabe
d) Conoce
e) Sabes

To determine whether to use the verb "saber" or "conocer" in each of the sentences, we need to consider the meaning and use of each verb.

1. Maria knew everyone.
In this sentence, the verb "saber" should be used because it refers to knowing factual information or having knowledge about someone or something. The correct form would be:

Maria conocía a todos.

2. Because he had already seen the movie he knew what happened?
Here, we use the verb "saber" to express knowing a fact or piece of information. The correct form would be:

Porque ya había visto la película, él sabía lo que había pasado.

3. The student knows the answer.
In this sentence, we again use the verb "saber" to indicate knowing a fact. The correct form would be:

El estudiante sabe la respuesta.

4. He knows Bach music.
The verb "saber" is used here to indicate knowing facts about something. The correct form would be:

Él sabe música de Bach.

5. Do you (tu) know who is singing?
Here, the verb "saber" is used to express knowing a fact or having information. The correct form would be:

¿Sabes quién está cantando?

In summary, the verb "saber" is used to express factual knowledge or knowing how to do something, while the verb "conocer" is used to express familiarity or acquaintance with people, places, or things.