Question

fill in the blanks with ser or estar. then, write the letter that corresponds to the correct use of the verb in the blank at the end of each sentence.
uses of ser
a. nationality and place of origin
b. profession or occupation
c. characteristics of people and things
d. generalizations
e. possession
f. what something is made of
g. time and date
h. where or when an event takes place
uses of estar
i. location or spatial relationships
j. health
k. physical states or conditions
l. emotional states
m. certain weather expressions
n. ongoing actions (progressive tenses)
modelo la casa de la esquina es de doña lupita. e

1. el concierto de jazz a las ocho de la noche.
2. inés y pancho preocupados porque el examen va a ser difícil.
3. la playa sucia porque hay muchos turistas.
4. no puedo salir a tomar el sol porque nublado.

Explanation:

1. For "El concierto de jazz ___ a las ocho de la noche", we use "ser" because it refers to when an event takes place (rule h).
2. For "Inés y Pancho ___ preocupados porque el examen va a ser difícil", we use "estar" because it refers to an emotional state (rule l).
3. For "La playa ___ sucia porque hay muchos turistas", we use "estar" because it refers to a physical state (rule k).
4. For "No puedo salir a tomar el sol porque ___ nublado", we use "estar" because it refers to a weather expression (rule m).

Answer:

1. es, h
2. están, l
3. está, k
4. está, m