The Present Tense of Ser
In order to understand the verb ser=to be in English, we
first must understand some basic parts of speech. Here are some terms I will be
using to get you to understand this grammar lesson.
-conjugate -conjugation -conjugates
-infinitive -subject/personal
pronoun
This will help you to make connections of the English way
to use verbs to the Spanish way to use verbs. This lesson is color-coded so
when you take notes and/or study, the different parts will stand out and you
can see the English and Spanish.
Blue
= Subject Pronouns
Red=
verb
to be verb
singular plural
I am we are
you are
he/she is they
are
Subject Pronouns
ser = to be verb
singular plural
yo soy nostros/as somos
tú eres *vosotros/as (we do not use this
one)
él/ella/usted es ellos/ellas/ustedes son
*Vosotros/as is commonly used in Spain, church, and few parts of
Colombia.
Ustedes
is used when:
1. speaking
to a group of elders (formal plural)
2. persons
in authority (formal plural)
3. (loosely
means “y’all”) when you are speaking directly to a group of your peers.
(informal)
Practice using the hyperlink below on the website www.studyspanish.com Do activities A, B, and C only then click submit to see your Practice Score.
https://studyspanish.com/grammar/test/subpro
For homework due Monday, September 21. 2020 click on the link below
If you need extra help click on the video below.
Some Proper Nouns in Spanish
You may see these in your book or when doing assignments in Spanish. Names are going to be male of female. Replace males names with él. Replace females names with ella.
Margarita Estefán
María Alexandro(a)
Estefanía Xavier
Paula Magaly
Elena Jorge
Pablo(a) Dolores
Juan Pedro
Guillermo
Mercedes
Enrique Milagros
Katrina Alma
Esperanza
Daniel(a)
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