Describing yourself and others and expressing conditions and locations: The verb estar and the uses of ser and estar
¿Ser o estar? Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of ser or estar.
1. Josefina _____________ muy aburrida hoy porque no tiene acceso a Internet.
2. Yo ____________ de Barcelona. ¿Y tú?
3. Esta tableta _______________ de Lucía.
4. Las impresoras ______________ en el centro de comunicaciones.
5. Horacio y María ____________ muy amigos.
6. Benjamín y yo ______________ altos, jóvenes yatléticos.
7. Hoy __________ jueves, ¿verdad?
8. ¿Y tú cómo __________? ¿Cansado? ¿Nervioso?
9. ¿Ustedes __________ profesores de física?
10. ¿Dónde __________ la reunión de profesores?
1. está
2. soy
3. es
4. están
5. son
6. somos
7. es
8. estás
9. son
10. es
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when you find an idea are examples of illustrators that complement verbal messages. Research shows that North Americans use illustrators more often when they are emotionally aroused—trying to explain ideas that are difficult to put into words when they are furious, horrified, very agitated, distressed, or excited. A second type of gestures is emblems—deliberate nonverbal behaviors that have a very precise meaning, known to virtually everyone within a cultural group. For example, we all know that a head nod means "yes," a head shake means "no," a wave means "hello" or "goodbye," and a hand to the ear means "I can't hear you." And almost anybody over the age of seven knows the meaning of a raised finger. A third type of gestures is adaptors—self-touching behaviors. (To make matters confusing, sometimes these behaviors go by the name of manipulators.) Whereas we usually use emblems consciously to express a message, adaptors are usually unconscious. For example, you might fiddle nervously with your hands or click a pen during a high-stress job interview. Research confirms what common sense suggests—that increased use of manipulators is often a sign of discomfort. But not all fidgeting signals uneasiness. People also are likely to use adaptors when relaxed. When they let down their guard (either alone or with friends), they will be more likely to fiddle with an earlobe, twirl a strand of hair, or clean their fingernails. Whether or not the fidgeter is hiding something, observers are likely to interpret an adaptor as a sign of dishonesty. Because not all fidgeters are dishonest, it's important not to jump to conclusions about the meaning of adaptors. In the second paragraph, fidgeting means a. relaxing. b. disagreeing. c. moving nervously. d. lying.
Select the letter of the correct form of each present tense verb
Whenever Ms. Burnett sneezes, she (excuses, excuse) herself. A) excuses B) excuse
The _____________ of the cabin in the woods appealed to him, since he wanted a quiet
place in a natural setting for his art studio. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Costa Rica se llama así por las riquezas llevadas por el pueblo indígena.
A. cierta B. falsa