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.
Gustar verbs: Translations matching practice (Write the correct letter of the translation)
Verbs included: gustar, encantar, fascinar, aburrir
There are 8 sentences for every verb.
Example:
____ 1. I like the book. h. A José les encantan sus pinturas
____ 3. José loves his paintings. c. A los estudiantes les fascina aprender.
____ 6. Learning is fascinating to the students. f. A los atletas les aburre la práctica.
____ 8. The athletes are bored by the practice. h. A mí me gusta el libro.
Answer key is included (pages 3-4).
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Regular preterit verbs (-ar, -er, -ir) sentence completion practice
Complete each sentence with the correct preterit conjugation in the first blank and add 3-4 words in the second blank to expand on the sentence. No on-line translators.
Verbs included (with English translations)
AR: hablar, estudiar, ayudar, nadar, mirar, bailar
ER: comer, aprender, beber, vender, correr, volver
IR: salir, escribir, vivir, decidir, compartir, recibir
Students will complete 18 sentences (6- ar, 6- er, 6 -ir)
Example
-AR verbs
estudió / hablé / ayudaste
Ayer yo ______________ + ________________________
Un día tú ______________ + ____________________________
Anoche Ud ______________ + ____________________________
Length: 2 pages
E-IE stem change worksheet
Verbs included: pensar, cerrar, entender, querer, preferir, mentir (6 total)
For each verb, follow these guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation in the present tense making stem changes in all conjugations except nosotros and vosotros.
For subjects (persons) that have a second blank, add 3-4 words to create an original sentence.
Avoid repetition in your sentences (using the same words over and over)
Example:
Pensar: to think (pensar + en: to think about)
Yo: ___________ en ________________________
Tú: ___________
Él: ____________
Nosotros: _____________
Vosotros: ____________
Uds: _______________
Answer key (pages 3-4) is included for the verb conjugations only. For sentence completions, student answers will vary.
IR stem change preterit worksheet
Verbs included (e-i): pedir, servir, repetir, preferir
(o-u): dormir, morir
For each verb, follow these guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation in the preterit.
For the 3rd person singular (él, ella, Ud) and 3rd person plural (ellos, ellas, Uds), write the preterit conjugation with the e-i or o-u stem change. Then, in the second blank add 3-4 words to complete the sentence.
Avoid repetition in your sentences (using the same words over and over)
Example:
Pedir: to ask for / to order
Yo: __________
Tú: __________
Marcos ____________ una pizza __________________________
Nosotros: _____________
Vosotros: ____________
Uds dinero______________
Answer key (pages 3-4) is included for the verb conjugations only. For sentence completions in the second blank, student answers will vary.
I-Y preterit worksheet
Verbs included: leer, creer, caer, oir / -UIR: construir, destruir (6 total)
For each verb, follow these guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation in the preterit.
For the 3rd person singular (él, ella, Ud) and 3rd person plural (ellos, ellas, Uds), write the preterit conjugation with the i-y spelling change. Then, in the second blank add 3-4 words to complete the sentence.
Avoid repetition in your sentences (using the same words over and over)
Example:
Leer: to read
Yo: __________
Tú: __________
José: ____________ un libro ________________________________
Nosotros: _____________
Vosotros: ____________
Mis amigos: _______________ una revista _______________________
Answer key (pages 3-4) is included for the verb conjugations only. For the sentence completions (second blank), student answers will vary.
Complete the 10 mini conversations using the present perfect tense. Use the present tense of haber in the first blank and the past participle (ado / ido) in the second blank.
Verbs included for past participles: hablar, comer, vivir, acostarse, ir, caer, leer, abrir, romper, ver
Answer key is included
Ser and Estar conversation worksheet
Complete the 14 mini conversations below with the correct conjugations of ser or estar in the present tense
*11 conversations are with ser and 3 with estar
*Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Example:
Luisa: Carla, ¿Cómo eres tú?
Carla: Yo _____________ baja, morena, y simpática. (ser)
Luis: Señor Torre, ¿De qué nacionalidad es Ud.?
Señor Torre: Yo ______________ mexicano. (ser)
Go verbs practice (sentences and questions present tense)
Verbs included: hacer, poner, caer, salir, traer, decir, tener, venir, oir (9 total)
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the translation. (9 total)
Example:
I. Yo hago mi tarea. F. Yo tengo muchos amigos.
___ 1. I do my homework.
Part 2: Write the correct conjugation for every question. Then, answer any one question in a complete sentence. (There are 5 questions for each of the 9 aforementioned verbs)
Hacer
¿Qué _________ tú? 4. ¿Qué __________ vosotros?
¿Qué _________ él?
¿Qué ___________ nosotros? 5. Qué __________ Uds?
Answer: _____________________________________________________
Answer key is included for parts 1 and 2. For part 2, only verb conjugations are included, as answers will vary for the answer to the personal questions.
Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-5 are the answer key.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test, or as part of your sub plans.
Reflexive verbs questions practice (present tense)
Complete each question with the correct conjugation including the appropriate reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se). Choose any one question for every verb and answer it in a complete sentence.
8 verbs included for a total of 8 questions
Page 1 (regular verbs): lavarse, ducharse, cepillarse, desayunarse
Example:
Lavarse: to wash oneself
¿Con qué ______ / ___________ tú?
¿Con qué ______ / ___________ él ?
¿Con qué ______ / ___________ Ud?
¿Con qué ______ / ___________ vosotros?
¿Con qué ______ / ___________ ellos?
Answer: _____________________________________________________
Page 2 (stem change verbs): despertarse, vestirse, acostarse, divertirse
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for the conjugations only. Students answers will vary for their chosen questions.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit pass (broken up into sections). Students can also do this practice orally in pairs or small groups.
A worksheet to practice e-i stem change verbs present tense
Verbs included: pedir, servir, repetir, decir, impedir, despedirse, corregir, seguir, conseguir, vestirse (10 total)
Part 1: Complete the verb conjugation chart
Part 2: Write 5 original sentences with the guidelines provided
Part 3: Write and answer 5 original information questions with the guidelines provided
Answer key is included for part 1 only
A detailed comprehensive organizer on the formation and use of the present perfect subjunctive. The present perfect tense is also reviewed with expressions that use the present perfect tense instead of the present perfect subjunctive.
A worksheet on conjugating verbs in the present subjunctive along with practice to learn the difference between the use of subjunctive v infinitive. Also included are three activities, changing verbs from the present subjunctive to the present tense, writing original verb conversions from the present tense to the present subjunctive, and writing 10 original sentences. Answer key is provided for all sections except the original verb conversions and original sentences.
Gustar verbs mini review practice
Verbs included: gustar, encantar, importar, interesar, preocupar, fascinar, aburrir, doler
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the meaning of the gustar type verb (8 total)
Ex: Gustar H. to like / to be pleasing
Part 2: Write the correct indirect object pronoun using the word bank (10 total)
Part 3: Write the correct singular conjugation of the gustar type verb (8 total)
A mí me ________ el libro. (gustar)
Part 4: Write the correct plural conjugation of the gustar type verb (8 total)
A mí me _____________ los coches. (gustar)
Part 5: Gustar verbs with infinitives. Write the singular conjugation of the gustar type verb (7 total)
Me ___________ trabajar. (gustar)
Answer key is included (pages 3-4).
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, or study guide.
Questions: ¿Quién soy yo?
Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish using the present tense. No on-line translators.
Students will answer 21 personal information questions about themselves.
Example:
Cómo te llamas?
¿Dónde vives tú y con quién? (Answer both parts)
¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?
This practice can be used as classwork, homework, added to a quiz / test, or used as part of your sub plans. Students can also do this activity orally in pairs or small groups.
Length: 2 pages
Reflexive verb conjugations matching practice
Students will match each verb for all 6 persons.
Verbs included:
Regular verbs (pages 1-2): lavarse, levantarse, bañarse, ducharse, desayunarse, ponerse (6 total)
Stem change verbs (pages 3-4): despertarse, divertirse, acostarse, dormirse, vestirse, despedirse (6 total)
Example:
Lavarse: to wash oneself
____ 1. Lavarse (Yo) a. se lavan
____ 2. Lavarse (Tú) b. se lava
____ 3. Lavarse (Él / Ella / Ud) c. os laváis
____ 4. Lavarse (Nosotros) d. te lavas
____ 5. Lavarse (Vosotros) e. nos lavamos
____ 6. Lavarse (Ellos / Ellas / Uds) f. me lavo
Answer key is included on pages 5-8.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, short quiz, entry or exit pass.
Present subjunctive regular verbs quick review practice (-ar, -er, -ir verbs)
Verbs included:
-AR: hablar, ayudar, escuchar, bailar
-ER: comer, aprender, leer, comprender
-IR: vivir, escribir, recibir, compartir
Parts 1, 3, 5: Matching (write the correct conjugation for all 6 persons)
Example:
b. habléis, ayudéis, escuchéis, bailéis e. hable, ayude, escuche, baile
____ 1. Hablar, Ayudar, Escuchar, Bailar (Yo)
Parts 2, 4, 6: Complete each sentence using a verb from the matching section. After conjugating the verb in the present subjunctive, add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Do not repeat any verb.
Example:
Tú sugieres que yo _____________ + ___________________________________
Answer key is included for the conjugations only. For sentence completions, student answers will vary.
Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-5 are the answer key.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Tener que infinitive translation practice
Translate each sentence in the template provided. Write the subject (person), conjugation of tener, que, and the appropriate infinitive (-ar -er, -ir)
Students will translate 10 sentences. Answer key is included.
Note: Sentences are short as shown in the example below. Infinitives are provided next to every sentence.
I have to study. (estudiar)
We have to read. (leer)
Pages 1-2 are the practice and pages 3-4 are the answer key.
Practice: Mis clases mini conversations (present tense)
Complete each conversation using the word bank provided.
Students will complete a total of 8 conversations (6 classes, lunch, and departure time from school). Note: All conversations about classes will be the same as shown in the example.
Example:
Conversación # 1
primera / las ocho / inglés / la Señora Ramos / divertida
¿Qué clase tienes en la ____________ hora?
Yo tengo la clase de ______________.
¿A qué hora es la clase?
La clase es a ________________________________
¿Quién es y cómo es el / la profesor(a)?
El / la profesor(a) se llama ____________________________ y es ____________________.
Answer key is included (pages 4-6).
Students can also do this practice orally in pairs or small groups about their own classes.
Practice: Meaning change verbs preterit and imperfect
Preterit meaning change verbs (page 1)
Verbs included: querer, no querer, poder, no poder, tener, saber,conocer haber (hubo)
Part 1: Conjugate each verb in the preterit for all persons (querer, poder, saber, tener, conocer) / 5 verbs total
Part 2: Complete each sentence in an original manner by adding 4-5 words. Sentence should make sense. Avoid repetition (using the same words over and over). No translators. (8 total)
Ayer yo quise ____________________________________________
Imperfect tense meaning change verbs (page 2)
Part 1: Conjugate each verb in the imperfect for all persons (querer, poder, saber, tener, conocer) / 5 verbs total
Part 2: Complete each sentence in an original manner by adding 4-5 words. Sentence should make sense. Avoid repetition (using the same words over and over). No translators. (8 total)
De niña ella quería ___________________________________________
Notes on the meaning of the verbs are provided in both tenses on both pages (ex: querer: tried to)
Answer key (page 3) is included for the verb conjugations only. For part 2, sentence completions, student answers will vary.