Question

Write each of the forms of the verb estar in the present tense. Then demonstrate how to use the verb by writing a sentence using one of the forms. (4 points)

Answer 1

The forms of the verb "estar" in the present tense are:

1. Yo estoy (I am)
2. Tú estás (You are - informal singular)
3. Él/Ella/Usted está (He/She/You are - formal singular)
4. Nosotros/Nosotras estamos (We are)
5. Vosotros/Vosotras estáis (You all are - informal plural, used mainly in Spain)
6. Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes están (They/You all are - formal plural)

**Example sentence using the verb "estar":**

"Yo estoy cansado después de trabajar todo el día."
(I am tired after working all day.)