I have to fill in the blanks using ser, estar and tener and Im having trouble with a few can somebody help me please.
Ana y yo____bajas.
Vosotros____buenos.
Uds._____simpaticos
Donde____mis cosas?
De donde_____usted?
estar = to be temporarily
tener = to have
Ana y yo somos bajas. (we are short)
Vosotros sois buenos. = (you-all are good)
Uds. están simpáticos. (you are nice - implying "today" but "not always")
¿Dónde están mis cosas? (where are my things "located") *** This could also be "where do you have my things?" = ¿Dónde tiene Ud. mis cosas?"
¿De dónde es usted? (where are you from -country of origin)
Sra
Sure, I can help you with that!
To fill in the blanks correctly using the verbs "ser," "estar," and "tener," we need to consider the meanings and uses of each verb.
1. "Ana y yo _____ bajas."
When talking about physical appearance or characteristics that are permanent, we use the verb "ser." In this case, we would use "somos" because "Ana y yo" refers to both of you and "bajas" is referring to being short in height.
2. "Vosotros _____ buenos."
When expressing temporary states or conditions, we use the verb "estar." So, we would use "estáis" since "vosotros" refers to a plural "you" and "buenos" is referring to being good in some specific context.
3. "Uds. _____ simpáticos."
Similar to the previous sentence, we use "estar" with adjectives to express a temporary state or condition. So, we would use "están" since "Uds." is the abbreviation for "ustedes" (a plural "you") and "simpáticos" means being nice or friendly.
4. "¿Dónde _____ mis cosas?"
To express possession of objects or belongings, we use the verb "tener." So, we would use "tengo" because "mis cosas" means "my things."
5. "¿De dónde _____ usted?"
To ask someone's origin or nationality, we use the verb "ser." Therefore, we use "es" with "usted" which means "you" in the formal singular form.
So, the filled-in sentences would be:
1. Ana y yo somos bajas.
2. Vosotros estáis buenos.
3. Uds. están simpáticos.
4. ¿Dónde tengo mis cosas?
5. ¿De dónde es usted?
Remember, using the correct verb is important as each verb has different meanings and uses.