Describe two circumstances in which you would use the verb ser. Write your answer in English.

The verb "ser" is used in several circumstances in Spanish. Here are two common situations:

1. To indicate identity or occupation: You use "ser" when you want to describe someone's identity or profession. For example, you would say "Ella es doctora" (She is a doctor) to define someone’s job.

2. To express origin or nationality: "Ser" is also used to indicate where someone is from. For instance, you could say "Yo soy de España" (I am from Spain) to state your country of origin.