Understanding Ser and Estar in Portuguese

Which of the following is the correct conjugation of the verb "ser" in the first person singular (I) in the present tense?

• sou

• és

• é

• somos

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Which of the following is the correct conjugation of the verb "estar" in the third person plural (they) in the present tense?

• estou

• estás

• estão

• estamos

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What is the primary use of the verb "ser" in Portuguese?

• To describe temporary states or conditions

• To describe permanent characteristics or identities

• To indicate location

• To express emotions

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What is the primary use of the verb "estar" in Portuguese?

• To describe permanent characteristics or identities

• To indicate origin

• To describe temporary states or conditions

• To tell time

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the verb "ser"?

• Eu estou feliz.

• Ele é médico.

• Nós estamos na escola.

• Eles estão cansados.

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the verb "estar"?

• Ela é alta.

• Nós somos amigos.

• Eu estou cansado.

• Eles são estudantes.

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What is the correct conjugation of the verb "ser" in the second person singular (you) in the present tense?

• és

• és

• é

• somos

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What is the correct conjugation of the verb "estar" in the first person plural (we) in the present tense?

• estou

• estás

• estamos

• estão

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Which verb would you use to describe someone's nationality in Portuguese?

• ser

• estar

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Which verb would you use to describe someone's mood in Portuguese?

• ser

• estar

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