Question 4
Domain 2: Spanish Language ProficiencyWhich sentence correctly uses the Spanish verbs "ser" and "estar"?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Use ser for identity or inherent characteristics and estar for conditions or states that can change. — fcice_syllabus.txt
Why each option is right or wrong
A. Ella está doctora y hoy es cansada.
Ser is used for identity or inherent characteristics, while estar is used for changing conditions or states.
B. Ella es doctora y hoy está cansada.
In this sentence, es correctly identifies a profession and está correctly describes a temporary condition. That matches the distinction between ser and estar given in the source material.
C. Ella es doctora y hoy es cansada.
Estar is used for changing conditions or states, including how someone feels at a given moment.
D. Ella está doctora y hoy está cansada.
Ser is used for identity or inherent characteristics, including who someone is or what they are.