My resources are grammar based and include graphic organizers, worksheets, tests, quizzes, and personal questions. Most grammar items are based on present, preterit, imperfect, and present subjunctive tenses. Most resources are accompanied by an answer key. I hope you find them helpful for your students and your courses.
My resources are grammar based and include graphic organizers, worksheets, tests, quizzes, and personal questions. Most grammar items are based on present, preterit, imperfect, and present subjunctive tenses. Most resources are accompanied by an answer key. I hope you find them helpful for your students and your courses.
I stem verbs: Hacer, Venir, Querer preterit basic questions practice
Answer the personal questions in the template provided. For the question: Write the irregular stem and the appropriate verb ending. For the answer, write the clue word (ayer etc), subject (person), irregular stem, verb ending, and the required information under “Rest” in the template.
*For each verb, there are 4 questions with a structured template .
The irregular stem is provided for each verb and a table with irregular verb endings is included.
*The question answer chart is also included (Ex: If the subject of the question is tu, the subject of the answer is yo)
Pages 1-2: Hacer / Pages 3-4: Venir / Pages 5-6: Querer / Pages 6-8: No Querer
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
IR verb preterit tense basic questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence. (8 information questions with regular -er verbs)
Verbs included: Escribir, Vivir, Salir, Abrir, Recibir, Compartir, Decidir, Partir
Follow these guidelines:
For each question, write the stem and the verb ending in the template.
For the answer, write the subject (person), stem, verb ending, and the rest of the answer in the template.
*Note: A table with preterit tense -ir endings, the English translation of each infinitive for every question, and the question answer chart (Ex: If the subject of the question is tú, the subject of the answer is yo) are included for reference.
Example:
Comer: to eat
Question word + Stem + Verb ending + Subject + Rest
¿Con quién + ________ + _______ + tú + en la clase hoy?
Template for Answer: Subject + Stem + Verb ending + Rest
*This practice can be used when students are first introduced to the preterit in Spanish 2 classes.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. Student answers will vary.
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
ER verb preterit tense basic questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence. (8 information questions with regular -er verbs)
Verbs included: Comer, Beber, Correr, Vender, Comprender, Volver, Devolver, Aprender
Follow these guidelines:
For each question, write the stem and the verb ending in the template.
For the answer, write the subject (person), stem, verb ending, and the rest of the answer in the template.
*Note: A table with preterit tense -er endings, the English translation of each infinitive for every question, and the question answer chart (Ex: If the subject of the question is tú, the subject of the answer is yo) are included for reference.
Example:
Comer: to eat
Question word + Stem + Verb ending + Subject + Rest
¿Con quién + ________ + _______ + tú + para el almuerzo hoy?
Template for Answer: Subject + Stem + Verb ending + Rest
*This practice can be used when students are first introduced to the preterit in Spanish 2 classes.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. Student answers will vary.
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
AR verb preterit tense basic questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence. (8 information questions with regular -ar verbs)
Verbs included: Hablar, Nadar, Buscar, Mirar, Comprar, Caminar, Trabajar, Cenar
Follow these guidelines:
For each question, write the stem and the verb ending in the template.
For the answer, write the subject (person), stem, verb ending, and the rest of the answer in the template.
*Note: A table with preterit tense -ar endings, the English translation of each infinitive for every question, and the question answer chart (Ex: If the subject of the question is tú, the subject of the answer is yo) are included for reference.
Example:
Hablar: to speak
Question word + Stem + Verb ending + Subject + Rest
¿Con quién + ________ + _______ + tú + en la clase esta (this) mañana?
Template for Answer: Subject + Stem + Verb ending + Rest
*This practice can be used when students are first introduced to the preterit in Spanish 2 classes.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. Student answers will vary.
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Preferir and la comida basic personal questions (Present tense)
Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish. Foods and beverages should be written in Spanish. Use the word bank below or come up with your own.
*9 questions total. All questions about the 3 meals of the day will be same to the example below. Questions 7-9 will be about other food preferences.
*A structured template is provided for student responses.
A word bank is included with foods and beverages.
Subject for each answer will be: Yo / Conjugation of preferir: Yo prefiero
Example:
¿Qué prefieres comer tú en el desayuno? (desayuno: breakfast)
¿Qué prefieres beber tú en el desayuno?
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. Students can do the practice orally. It can also be used with chapter 3A / 3B of Realidades 1.
Decir, Traer, Conducir preterit structured sentence practice (J STEM VERBS)
For each verb, write the stem and preterit ending. Then, add 4 words to create an original sentence. Sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over).
*For each verb, students will write 6 sentences in the template provided.
*The irregular stem is listed next to each verb (Ex: Decir - dij)
A table with irregular preterit endings is included for reference.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry / exit slip (broken into smaller sections).
Andar, Estar, Tener, Saber, Poner, Poder preterit structured sentence practice
For each verb, write the stem and preterit ending. Then, add 4 words to create an original sentence. Sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over).
*For each verb, students will write 6 sentences in the template provided.
*The irregular stem is listed next to each verb (Ex: Andar - anduv)
A table with irregular preterit endings is included for reference.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry / exit slip (broken into smaller sections).
Hacer, Venir, Querer preterit structured sentence practice
For each verb, write the stem and preterit ending. Then, add 4 words to create an original sentence. Sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over).
*Students will write 6 sentences for each verb (24 total) in the template provided.
Note: For querer there will be 6 sentences and another 6 sentences with No querer.
*The irregular stem is listed next to each verb (Ex: Hacer - hic). A table with
irregular preterit endings is included for reference.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry / exit slip.
IR verb present tense basic questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence. (8 information questions with regular -Ir verbs)
Verbs included: Escribir, Vivir, Salir, Abrir, Recibir, Compartir, Decidir, Partir
Follow these guidelines:
For each question, write the stem and the verb ending in the template.
For the answer, write the subject (person), stem, verb ending, and the rest of the answer in the template.
*Note: A table with present tense -ir endings, the English translation of each infinitive for every question, and the question answer chart (Ex: If the subject of the question is tú, the subject of the answer is yo) are included for reference.
Example:
Escribir: to write
Question word + Stem + Verb ending + Subject + Rest
¿Qué + ________ + _______ + tú + en la clase?
Template for Answer: Subject + Stem + Verb ending + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. Student answers will vary.
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
ER verb present tense basic questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence. (8 information questions with regular -er verbs)
Verbs included: Comer, Beber, Correr, Vender, Comprender, Barrer, Leer, Aprender
Follow these guidelines:
For each question, write the stem and the verb ending in the template.
For the answer, write the subject (person), stem, verb ending, and the rest of the answer in the template.
*Note: A table with present tense -er endings, the English translation of each infinitive for every question, and the question answer chart (Ex: If the subject of the question is tú, the subject of the answer is yo) are included for reference.
Example:
Comer: to eat
Question word + Stem + Verb ending + Subject + Rest
¿Qué + ________ + _______ + tú + para el almuerzo?
Template for Answer: Subject + Stem + Verb ending + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. Student answers will vary.
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
AR verb present tense basic questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence. (8 information questions with regular -ar verbs)
Verbs included: Hablar, Nadar, Buscar, Mirar, Comprar, Caminar, Trabajar, Cenar
Follow these guidelines:
For each question, write the stem and the verb ending in the template.
For the answer, write the subject (person), stem, verb ending, and the rest of the answer in the template.
*Note: A table with present tense -ar endings, the English translation of each infinitive for every question, and the question answer chart (Ex: If the subject of the question is tú, the subject of the answer is yo) are included for reference.
Example:
Hablar: to speak
Question word + Stem + Verb ending + Subject + Rest
¿Con quién + ________ + _______ + tú + en la clase?
Template for Answer: Subject + Stem + Verb ending + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. Student answers will vary.
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Irregular preterit I stem verbs practice
For each infinitive, write the correct stem and the appropriate verb ending.
Verbs included: Hacer, Querer, Venir
There are 6 sentences per verb. A table with irregular preterit endings is included. Stem is listed next to each infinitive.
Example:
Hacer: to do, to make (Stem: hic)
Yo _______ / __________ mi tarea ayer.
Answer: Yo hic / e mi tarea ayer.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used when students are first learning irregular preterit verbs.
Tú commands basic practice (Affirmative and Negative)
For each phrase, write the correct Tú affirmative and negative forms of the italicized infinitive. Do not re-write the entire phrase. (27 total)
Regular, Stem change, irregular, and -car, -gar, -zar verbs are included.
*Prior to the practice, notes are included on how to form commands. A table with affirmative and negative irregular commands is included.
Example:
Hablar con tu amigo(a).
Template: Affirmative ______________ / Negative (No + command form) __________
*Answer key is included on pages 5-8.
This practice can be used when students are first introduced to Tu commands. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Irregular preterit and present tense matching and questions practice
For each infinitive, write the correct letter of the preterit conjugation. Then, answer the two personal questions in the present and preterit tenses.
16 verbs included: Dar, Ir, Ser, Ver
I stem verbs: Hacer, Venir, Querer
U stem verbs: Andar, Estar, Tener, Saber, Poner, Poder
J stem verbs: Decir, Conducir, Traer
Example:
Note: The format is the same for all 16 verbs. All personal questions will be in the tú conjugation except for Ser in the preterit.
Dar: to give
a. Diste / b. Dieron / c. Disteis / d. Dio / e. Dimos / f. Di
____ 1. Yo: Doy
____ 2. Tú: Das
____ 3. Él / Ella / Ud: Da
____ 4. Nosotros: Damos
____ 5. Vosotros: Dais
____ 6. Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: Dan
¿Qué __________ tú a José? Yo le _________ un libro. (present)
¿Qué __________ tú a la profesora ayer? Yo le ___________ la tarea. (preterit)
Answer key is included on pages 7-12. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
saqué / fui / voy / cobrar
Yo _________ al banco para _____________ un cheque.
La semana pasada yo ___________ al banco y ___________ dinero en efectivo.
Note: Each sentence is similarly structured but with different places and subjects. Ir will be used twice in every sentence (once in the present tense and once in the preterit).
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Realidades 2 Chapter 3A vocabulary matching practice
Write the correct letter of the translation of each word. (50 total)
Example:
v. To cash a check / u. Pharmacy / q. Bank
_____ 1. El banco
_____ 5. La farmacia
_____ 25. Cobrar un cheque
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Los lugares classification practice
For each place, using the word bank below choose and write phrases that describe the place. Some choices can be used more than once. You can also come up with your own.
Example:
Partial word bank: Llenar el tanque / Comprar las entradas / Comprar sellos / La raqueta y la pelota / Ir de compras / Comprar la comida / Lavar los dientes / Abrir una cuenta corriente / Limpiar el limpiaparabrisas / Sacar un libro/ Empujar un carrito / La boca / jugar / Examinar …
12 places included: La farmacia / La iglesia / El parque / El centro comercial / El consultorio de medico / El correo / El banco / La tienda de equipo deportivo / El centro / El consultorio de dentista / La tienda de ropa / El supermercado / El museo / La biblioteca / La estacion de servicio
Answer key is included on page 2. Student answers can vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, entry / exit slip, or quiz. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Los lugares with various tenses practice
For each place complete the blank with the appropriate verb tenses: Present, Ir + a + Infinitive, Tener + que + Infinitive, and preterit, as indicated. (12 places total)
Places included: El banco / El correo / La tienda de equipo deportivo / La tienda de ropa / La estacion de servicio / El centro / El supermercado / La iglesia / La farmacia / La clinca de dentista / El parque / El centro comercial
Example:
En el banco
Present tense: Yo _________________ un cheque. (cobrar)
Ir + a + Infinitive: Yo ___________ a _______________ un cheque. (depositar)
Tener + que + Infinitive: Yo ____________ que ___________ el efectivo. (sacar)
Preterit: La semana pasada yo ____________ una cuenta corriente. (abrir)
Note: For all places, the sentences will be structured the same as in the example above. Subjects, clue words (ayer, la semana pasada etc), and infinitives will vary. Also, comprar and buscar will repeat in some sentences.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or as part of your sub plans. It can also be used with chapters 3A of Realidades 2.
Irregular preterit simple intro practice
For each irregular infinitive, write the irregular stem and the conjugation in the template provided.
12 infinitives included: Hacer, Venir, Querer / Andar, Estar, Tener, Saber, Poner, Poder / Decir, Conducir, Traer
For each infinitive, the irregular stem is provided. The template includes the irregular verb endings. Students have to write in the stem and the conjugation for all 6 persons.
Example:
Template: Subject + Stem + Ending + Conjugation
Hacer : Yo + ______ + e: __________
Answer: Yo + hic + e / Hice
Answer key is included on pages 6-8. This practice can be used when students are first learning to conjugate irregular preterit verbs. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, entry / exit slip.
¿Dónde trabajarán las personas? : Jobs identification practice
Read each person’s future profession. Then, choose the correct place of work from the word bank and write it in the last column. Note: Some professions can have more than one answer, and some answers can be repeated. (25 professions total)
Word bank
El sitio de construcción / La biblioteca / La base militar / La agencia de mercadeo / El taller de coches / La estación de bomberos / La comisaría / El banco / El hospital / El consultorio / La clínica dental / La corte / La escuela / La aerolínea / La farmacia / Las casas y los edificios / El restaurante / El editorial / El laboratorio / la agencia inmobiliaria / La peluquería / El estudio de arquitectura / La agencia de mercadeo
Example:
Nombre / En el futuro será / Trabajará en
Sara / profesora / ________________________
Answer: La escuela
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 6A of Realidades 3.