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The reasons in DOCTOR help you know to use which verb?
The reasons in DOCTOR help you know to use which verb?
- Estar
- Ser (correct)
- Hacer
- Tener
The reasons in PLACE help you know to use which verb?
The reasons in PLACE help you know to use which verb?
- Tener
- Estar (correct)
- Ser
- Hacer
The D in DOCTOR stands for what?
The D in DOCTOR stands for what?
Date
The first O in DOCTOR stands for what?
The first O in DOCTOR stands for what?
The C in DOCTOR stands for what?
The C in DOCTOR stands for what?
The T in DOCTOR stands for what?
The T in DOCTOR stands for what?
The second O in DOCTOR stands for what?
The second O in DOCTOR stands for what?
The R in DOCTOR stands for what?
The R in DOCTOR stands for what?
The P in PLACE stands for what?
The P in PLACE stands for what?
The L in PLACE stands for what?
The L in PLACE stands for what?
The A in PLACE stands for what?
The A in PLACE stands for what?
The C in PLACE stands for what?
The C in PLACE stands for what?
The E in PLACE stands for what?
The E in PLACE stands for what?
What is the sentence to help you remember when to use SER?
What is the sentence to help you remember when to use SER?
What is the sentence to help you remember when to use ESTAR?
What is the sentence to help you remember when to use ESTAR?
What do the verbs SER and ESTAR mean in English?
What do the verbs SER and ESTAR mean in English?
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Study Notes
DOCTOR vs. PLACE
- DOCTOR is a mnemonic for when to use the verb "ser".
- PLACE is a mnemonic for when to use the verb "estar".
Components of DOCTOR
- D: Date - indicates when something occurs.
- O: Origin - refers to the place someone or something comes from.
- C: Characteristic - describes essential qualities or traits.
- T: Time - denotes the time of day, year, etc.
- O: Occupation - refers to someone's profession or job.
- R: Relationship - defines the connection between people or entities.
Components of PLACE
- P: Position - describes the physical position of someone/something.
- L: Location - specifies the geographical place.
- A: Action - refers to ongoing actions or processes.
- C: Condition - describes temporary states or situations.
- E: Emotion - indicates feelings or emotional states.
Mnemonic Sentences
- A helpful sentence for using "SER": "When nice Dr. Blair has pretty blonde hair, say she's from Bel Air with the verb SER."
- A helpful sentence for using "ESTAR": "How you feel and where you are--always use the verb ESTAR."
Definitions
- Both verbs "ser" and "estar" translate to "to be" in English, but are used in different contexts based on the guidelines of DOCTOR and PLACE.
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