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Ser and Estar – Test 1

A1 Beginner GrammarSpanish

This A1 test checks the present-tense forms of ser and estar and when to use each verb: identity, origin, profession, time, location and feelings. It also covers questions, negatives and typical beginner errors. It suits beginner learners and teachers who want a quick, printable check.

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30
Time
25 min
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4 pages
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Part 1: Forms of ser and estar

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete each sentence.

  1. Yo _____ estudiante.

  2. Tú _____ de México, ¿verdad?

  3. Nosotros _____ en casa.

  4. Ellos _____ cansados.

  5. Mi hermana _____ médica.

  6. ¿Dónde _____ vosotros?

  7. Usted _____ profesor, ¿no?

  8. Ana y yo _____ amigas.

  9. El libro _____ en la mesa.

  10. Mis padres _____ de Colombia.

Part 2: Ser or estar?

Choose the option that fits the meaning of the sentence.

  1. Madrid _____ en España.

  2. Hoy Pedro _____ enfermo.

  3. _____ las tres de la tarde.

  4. Lucía _____ alta y morena.

  5. ¿Qué frase es correcta?

  6. ¿Qué frase es correcta?

  7. Hoy _____ lunes.

  8. ¿Qué frase describe cómo se siente una persona ahora?

  9. Este café _____ para ti.

  10. Las llaves _____ en mi bolso.

Part 3: Questions, negatives and errors

Choose the correct question, answer or form. For 'find the error' questions, choose the part of the sentence that is wrong.

  1. ¿De dónde _____ tú?

  2. —¿Cómo _____ usted? —Bien, gracias.

  3. ¿Qué frase negativa es correcta?

  4. —¿Eres española? —_____

  5. Find the error: Mi casa es grande y es cerca del parque.

  6. Find the error: Nosotros somos de Chile, pero ahora somos en Madrid.

  7. Choose the question for this answer: «Está en el trabajo.»

  8. —¿_____ cansados vosotros? —No, estamos bien.

  9. Find the error: Ella está de Perú y es muy simpática.

  10. Los niños no _____ en el colegio hoy porque _____ enfermos.

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About this test

This A1 test checks the present-tense forms of ser and estar and when to use each verb: identity, origin, profession, time, location and feelings. It also covers questions, negatives and typical beginner errors. It suits beginner learners and teachers who want a quick, printable check.

Topics covered

Present tense of serPresent tense of estarSer for identity, origin and professionEstar for location and temporary statesTelling the time and daysQuestions and negativesCommon errors

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  1. Download the PDF and print it, or take the test online below.
  2. Answer every question without a dictionary or time pressure.
  3. Check your answers and note the topics you need to review.

Notes for teachers

Use this test after introducing the present forms of ser and estar and their basic uses. It targets typical A1 errors, such as using ser for location (*es en Madrid*), ser for feelings (*soy cansado*) and estar for origin or profession. Go over Part 3 together and ask students to correct the wrong sentences aloud. As a follow-up, students can write five sentences about themselves using each verb.