Complete each sentence by using the correct form of ser and estar.

Now that you have worked through a lot of material that includes these basic patterns, and you have compared grammatically correct and incorrect sentences, write down what you think is a rule that could explain what makes a sentence grammatically correct or not. for example, you might write something like: "verbs always match nouns in number, and they usually come before the noun." in other words, make your best guess for the grammar rule that makes sense out of the pattern(s) you see in the phrases you have been working with. review if you need to, and you might briefly check your hunches against the sentences you have been working with in this or previous modules. keep in mind that what you're after is your hunch, not a grammar rule from a text book. now check your hunch with the explanation of this principle in the following pattern.

"in english, write six to eight sentences comparing cultural aspects of greetings in spanish-speaking countries with greetings in your own culture. use what you learned in the lessons to tell about three differences and three similarities. discuss non-verbal greetings and how respect is shown. you may also include verbal greetings, but do not simply translate phrases from one language to another."

12. choose the answer that best completes the sentence. maria y (trabajar) en un restaurante. (2 points) a: trabajas b: trabaja c: trabajamos d: trabajan