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.
Ser basic questions mini practice
Answer each set of questions in a complete sentence. For each set, use different adjectives, places, and nationalities. Use the word bank below for adjectives and nationalities or come up with you own in Spanish. Be sure that your adjectives of personality and nationality agree in number (singular / plural) and gender (masculine / feminine)
*There are 5 sets with 3 questions each. Note: All 3 questions are the same in each set and only the subjects are different.
*A structured template is provided for student responses. A table with a list of adjectives of personality, adjectives of nationality, and conjugations of Ser is included.
¿Cómo eres tú?
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ser + 2 adjectives of personality
¿De dónde eres tú?
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ser + de + place
¿De qué nacionalidad eres tú?
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ser + Nationality
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. Students can also do the questions orally in pairs or small groups.
Gustar speedy practice
For each sentence write the correct indirect object pronoun. Then, write an X under gusta or gustan based on what each person likes. Note: Use “gusta” for a singular noun or an infinitive. Use “gustan” for plural nouns. (20 sentences total)
Note: Indirect objects are listed for reference.
Example:
Template: Prepositional phrase + Indirect object pronoun + Gusta + Gustan + Rest
A mí / _____ /_____ / ______ la pizza.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Ser and adjectives super-fast practice
For each sentence, write an X under the appropriate conjugation of Ser (to be). Then, choose a different adjective for each subject (person / thing) from the word bank and write it in the last column. Be sure that the adjective agrees in number (singular / plural ) and gender (masculine / feminine). (20 total)
Example:
Word bank (Use in any order): alto / bajo / grande / pequeño / divertido …
Template: Subject + soy / eres / es / somos / sois / son + Adjective
Yo + _____ / _____ /_____ /_____ /_____ /_____ / + _____________ (Adjective)
Answer key is included on page 2. Note: Student answers will vary for the adjectives. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Imagine that you are an advice expert who has been called on a radio show. Many people will be calling you regarding their new year’s resolutions and they want your advice as to how to fulfill them. For each of the 12 resolutions, offer advice using a different introductory verb (present tense) and a different present subjunctive verb. A list of introductory verbs is provided below, or you can use others that you know.
Students will also come up with 4 resolutions of their own and offer advice
Students can do the activity orally in pairs or do it individually in writing
Imperfect tense sentence writing activity (no collaboration / no on-line translators)
Combine elements from columns A, B, C, and D to form logical sentences with the Imperfect tense
For each sentence follow these guidelines:
Start your sentence with a different clue word (Cuando era niño(a) etc)
Use a different subject (person) in every sentence
Conjugate the verb in the imperfect tense
Choose the right phrase in column D so that your sentence makes sense
Students will write a total of 12 sentences
A short structured quiz on regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the preterite with 4 sections
Prior to section 1-3 students have to fill in the table with preterit endings for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs
Section 1: Conjugate the verb hablar in the preterit for all 12 subjects
Section 2: Conjugate the verb aprender in the preterit for all 12 subjects
Section 3: Conjugate the verb escribir in the preterit for all 12 subjects
Section 4: Write 5 original sentences in the preterit on what you did yesterday with the guidelines provided. (A list of infinitives with their English translations is provided for students to use)
*Answer key is included for sections 1-3 only. For section 4, answers will vary
Length: 3 pages including answer key
A test on the present subjunctive with 3 sections
Section 1: conjugate the given 20 verbs in the present subjunctive
Section 2: Answer the questions in a complete sentence using the present subjunctive.
Section 3: Write original sentences with the present subjunctive using the guidelines provided.
Practice: Ir + a + infinitive
Answer each question with the correct conjugation of the verb ir (to go) + a + infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir)
¿Qué _______a comprar tú?
Yo _________________a __________________ un coche
Answer
¿Qué VAS a comprar tú?
Yo VOY a COMPRAR un coche.
There are a total of 15 questions with answer key included
Los trabajos writing activity (writing activity on jobs)
Students will choose 8 professions from a list provided or come up with their own. In the template provided, they will define what the professional does, where they work, and what a typical day is like (2 sentences).
At the end, students will write a short paragraph of 6 sentences describing a typical day in their ideal career.
Length: 4 pages
GO VERBS PRACTICE: Conjugations, sentences and questions
This is a worksheet to practice -go verbs in Spanish (present tense)
Verbs included: hacer, poner, caer, salir, venir, tener, decir, oir
Part 1: Complete the verb conjugation chart (8 verbs total)
Part 2: Complete each sentence in an original manner by conjugating the verb in the first blank and adding 5-6 words in the second blank. Your sentences must make sense. (8 total)
Part 3: Answer each question in a complete sentence (8 total)
Answer key is included for part 1 and a partial answer key is included for part 2 (verb conjugations only). Student answers will vary for parts 2 and 3.
Pages 1-3: Practice
Pages 4-5: Answer key for part 1 and a partial answer key for part 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, or as part of your sub plans.
Practice: El fin de semana with ir + a + infinitive
The weekend is coming up. Write a sentence using ir + a + infinitive on what each person is going to do based on what they like. Follow these guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation of ir (to go)
Write “a”
Choose the appropriate infinitive phrase from the word bank and write it.
A structured template is provided for student responses.
Students will write 9 sentences total.
Example:
dibujar y pintar / leer en la biblioteca
Me gustan los libros. Yo ________________
Answer: Yo voy a leer en la biblioteca.
Answer key is included.
Pages 1-2 are the practice and pages 3-4 are the answer key.
Reading: Extracurricular activities mini conversations (present tense)
Complete each conversation using the word bank provided. Do not change any words.
There are 5 conversations total. Answer key is included.
Note: The first 3 lines will be the same in all conversations. (see examp below)
Example:
Conversación 1
Word bank: los fotos / anuario / profesores / trabajo
Marcos: ¿En qué actividad participas después de la escuela?
Paula: Yo participo en el club de ______________________.
Marcos: ¿Qué haces en el club?
Paula: Yo organizo __________________ de los estudiantes y los profesores . Yo _________________ con otros estudiantes en el club y dos otros ______________________.
Extracurricular activies included: el club de anuario, el equipo de natación, el club de arte, el club de artes marciales, el club de poesía
Pages 1-2 are the conversations and pages 3-4 are the answer key.
Practice: Seguir + present participle
Complete each sentence with the correct conjugation of seguir in the first blank and the present participle in the second blank.
Part 1: -Ar present participles (6 total)
Part 2: - Er present participles (6 total)
Part 3: -Ir present participles (6 total)
Part 4: Present participles with I-Y spelling change (5 total / verbs included: leer, traer, creer, caer, construir)
Part 5: Irregular (e-i stem change) present participles (5 total / verbs included: pedir, servir, repetir, corregir, competir)
Example;
Part 1: -AR present participles
Yo ____________ / ____________________ en la clase. (hablar)
Tú ____________ / ____________________ en la calle. (caminar)
Él ____________ / ____________________ en la sala. (bailar)
Answer key is included.
Pages 1-2 are the practice and page 3-4 are the answer key.
Reflexive verbs and daily routine practice
Part 1: Conjugate each reflexive verb in the present tense in the table provided.
Verbs included: levantarse, lavarse, ducharse, cepillarse, desayunarse, ponerse, despertarse, vestirse, desvestirse, despedirse, acostarse, dormirse, divertirse (13 total)
*Students will conjugate the verbs for all 6 persons.
Part 2: Students will write a paragraph (60 words minimum) about their daily routine using verbs from part 1, transition words, and appropriate vocabulary. A list of transition words, vocab words are provided for students to use, However, students can use other verbs besides those in part 1 as well as other transition words and vocab words.
Answer key is included for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
Pages 1-5 are the practice and pages 6-9 are the answer key for part 1 only.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or as part of your sub plans.
Gustar verbs practice quiz
Write the correct letter of the gustar verb conjugation for every sentence
Verbs included: gustar, encantar, fascinar, importar, aburrir, preocupar, quedar, doler
There are 3 sentences for every verb for a total of 24 sentences. See example below.
Gustar: to like, to be pleasing
____ 1. Me _________ la nueva casa. a. gusta
____ 2. Me _________ los regalos. b. gustan
____ 3. Me _________ nadar en el verano.
Answer key is included (pages 3-4).
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.
A two page worksheet on changing the verbs from the present to the preterit and imperfect tenses. All verb types are included: regular, irregular, stem change, spelling change, etc. Answer key is included.
A quiz on reflexive verbs present tense with four sections.
Section 1: Write the six reflexive pronouns
Section 2: Write the appropriate reflexive pronoun to match the subject
Section 3: Fill in the blank with the correct conjugation of the reflexive verb
Section 4: Answer personal questions with reflexive verb.
Note: Pages 1-2 are the quiz and pages 3-4 are the answer key.
A speaking activity where students will use question words, verbs, trigger words (ex: ayer) in the preterite to form their own questions and interview a classmate. As an added bonus, this activity helps to review question words and forming questions.
A worksheet to practice the conjugations of the imperfect subjunctive for all 6 persons. There are 23 infinitives total (regular, irregular, reflexive, stem change) and answer key is included.
A very structured 5 page review packet (ideal for Spanish 1 or Spanish 2 before a test or exam) to help review the present and preterite tenses (regular and -car, -gar, zar verbs). Sections include:
Write the present tense endings of -ar, -er, and -ir verbs
Conjugate the verbs ser, estar, ir, ver, and tener in the present tense
Write the preterite tense endings of -ar, -er, and -ir verbs
Conjugate 8 different infinitives in five ways (present tense, ir + a+ infinitive, tener + que + infinitive, present progressive estar + ing, and the preterite tense).
Change the ten given verbs from the present to the preterite tense
Change the ten given verbs from the preterite to the present tense
Answer the 17 personal questions in the present or preterite tenses
ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED. PLEASE NOTE: PAGES1-5 ARE THE REVIEW PACKET, AND PAGES 6-10 ARE THE ANSWER KEY.