Question

who is it?
write the names of people you may know that fit each description below.

tú–informal or familiar form of you

someone you refer to by first name

your sister or brother (or cousin)

a classmate

a close friend

a child younger than yourself

usted–formal or polite form of you

someone with a title

an older person

a stranger

a person of authority

how would you speak to each person below? write tú or usted after each
person named.

1. dr. hackett
2. susana
3. a four - year - old
4. your grandfather
5. the governor
6. your best friend
7. your sister
8. the principal
9. a classmate
10. a stranger

Explanation:

This is a Spanish language-related problem about using "tú" (informal) or "usted" (formal) when addressing people. We analyze each case based on the relationship and context:

1. Dr. Hackett has a title and is a person of authority, so use "usted".
2. Susana is likely a friend or acquaintance referred by first name, so "tú".
3. A four - year - old is a child younger, so "tú".
4. Grandfather is an older person, formal address "usted" (though in some very familiar families "tú" could be used, but generally "usted" for respect).
5. Governor is a person of authority, so "usted".
6. Best friend is a close informal relationship, "tú".
7. Sister is a family member, informal, "tú".
8. Principal is a person of authority, "usted".
9. Classmate is a peer, informal, "tú".
10. Stranger, formal address "usted".

Answer:

1. Dr. Hackett: usted
2. Susana: tú
3. a four - year - old: tú
4. your grandfather: usted
5. the governor: usted
6. your best friend: tú
7. your sister: tú
8. the principal: usted
9. a classmate: tú
10. a stranger: usted