Uses of Ser-Chapter 3

Question 1

with nouns, to identify the subject by relationship, occupation, profession, nationality, or other similar categories

Answer 1

Ejemplo: este es mi primo
ejemplo: Mis padres son profesores

Question 2

With adjectives, to describe characteristics and traits of people, places and things

Answer 2

Ejemplo: Elisa y su hermana son muy amables
ejemplo: Mi casa es grande y moderna

Question 3

with the preposition de, to express ownership

Answer 3

Ejemplo: ?de quién son los muebles?
ejemplo: La cama es de Alicia

Question 4

with the preposition de, to indicate origin

Answer 4

Ejemplo: La lampara es de Italia.

Question 5

to tell time and give dates

Answer 5

Ejemplo: es la una de la tarde.
Ejemplo: Hoy es viernes

Question 6

For the location of events (parties, concerts, weddings, classes, etc.)

Answer 6

Ejemplo: La fiesta es en casa de mi prima

Question 7

Ser is used to describe characteristics, traits, or inherent qualities-the way you normally think of a person, place, or thing.

Answer 7

Generally used with adjectives like alto, bajo, inteligente, bueno, moderno, etc.

Question 8

Ser with como: ?Cómo es tu mamá?

Answer 8

What is your mother like? (Describe her to me)