Saber y Conocer
For the sentences below, choose whether you would use Saber or Conocer.
1. Maria ___ a mi madre.
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sabe
conoce
2. Sam ___ crear una página web.
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sabe
conoce
3. Yo __ a la profesora.
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sé
conozco
4. Nosotros ___ a Taylor Swift.
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sabemos
conocemos
5. Los estudiantes ___ jugar los bolos.
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saben
conocen
1. conoce
2. sabe
3. conozco
4. conocemos
5. saben
1. Maria conoce a mi madre. (conoce)
2. Sam sabe crear una página web. (sabe)
3. Yo conozco a la profesora. (conozco)
4. Nosotros conocemos a Taylor Swift. (conocemos)
5. Los estudiantes saben jugar los bolos. (saben)
To determine whether to use "saber" or "conocer" in the sentences, we need to consider the context and meaning of the verbs.
1. Maria ___ a mi madre. (conoce)
In this sentence, we use "conoce" because it means that Maria knows, or is familiar with, my mother.
2. Sam ___ crear una página web. (sabe)
Here, we use "sabe" because it means that Sam knows how to create a webpage. It implies knowledge or ability.
3. Yo __ a la profesora. (conozco)
In this case, we use "conozco" because it refers to being acquainted with or knowing someone personally.
4. Nosotros ___ a Taylor Swift. (conocemos)
We use "conocemos" because it indicates knowing or being familiar with Taylor Swift personally.
5. Los estudiantes ___ jugar los bolos. (saben)
In this sentence, we use "saben" because it means the students know or have knowledge of how to play bowling. It implies knowing how to do something.
Remember, "saber" generally implies knowledge or ability to do something, while "conocer" generally refers to being familiar with or knowing someone or something personally.