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Guided Notes

The document provides guided notes on the verb 'ser' (to be) in Spanish, explaining the concept of conjugation and its importance in fitting the verb to the subject. It includes a conjugation chart for the verb 'ser' and outlines three main uses of 'ser': origin, occupation, and characteristics. Additionally, it offers practice exercises for translating specific phrases into Spanish.

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Guided Notes

The document provides guided notes on the verb 'ser' (to be) in Spanish, explaining the concept of conjugation and its importance in fitting the verb to the subject. It includes a conjugation chart for the verb 'ser' and outlines three main uses of 'ser': origin, occupation, and characteristics. Additionally, it offers practice exercises for translating specific phrases into Spanish.

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Guided Notes: The Verb Ser (To Be)

1. What is Conjugation?
Conjugation is the process of "dressing up" a verb. Because a verb like "to be" changes
depending on who is performing the action, we have to change its form to make it fit the subject.

2. The Mechanics: Conjugation Chart


Fill in the correct forms of the verb ser for each subject pronoun.

Singular Plural

Yo (I): __________ Nosotros/as (We): __________

Tú (You - inf.): __________ Vosotros/as (You all - Spain): __________

Él/Ella/Ud. (He/She/You form.): __________ Ellos/Ellas/Uds. (They/You all): __________

3. The Logic: When to use "Ser"

In Spanish, we use the verb ser to describe the "essence" of a person or thing. Here are three
common reasons to use it:

●​ O__________________: Where someone is from.


○​ Example: Soy de Galt. (I am from Galt.)
●​ O__________________: What someone does for a living.
○​ Example: Él es doctor. (He is a doctor.)
●​ C__________________: Physical or personality traits.
○​ Example: Ella es bonita. (She is pretty.)

4. Practice Application
Based on the rules above, translate the following phrases into Spanish:

1.​ I am from Galt: ____________________


2.​ He is a doctor: ____________________
3.​ She is pretty: ___________________

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