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.
Matching: I-Y preterit verbs with questions
Verbs included: leer, caer, oir, creer (3 questions per verb)
-UIR verbs included: destruir, construir, huir, incluir, influir, distribuir (1 question per verb)
There are 18 questions total and answer key is included.
Example
i. leíste / leí o. leyó / leí
____ 1. ¿Qué _______ tú ayer? Yo ______ un libro. (leer)
____ 2. ¿Dónde _______ Ud anoche? Yo ________ en la sala. (leer)
Length: 2 pages including answer key
Practice: I-Y preterit verbs (conjugation and personal questions)
Verbs included: leer, caer, oir, creer
Part 1: Conjugate each verb in the preterit for yo, tu, nosotros, and vosotros
For the él / ella / Ud conjugation for each verb, write YÓ. For the ellos / ellas/ Uds conjugation, write YERON.
Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence. Write the first conjugated verb in the first blank and the second conjugated verb in the answer. Then, add 2-3 or more words to expand on your answer. Your answer must make sense.
There are 8 questions (2 for each verb listed above)
Example
leíste / leí
¿Qué libro ___________ tú ayer?
Yo _____________________________________________________________
Length: 2 pages
Spelling change preterit matching questions car gar zar
There are 8 question for each verb type (-car, -gar, -zar) and answer key is included. Questions are grouped by verb type.
Verbs included:
-CAR: buscar, tocar, sacar, practicar, criticar, explicar, embarcar, empacar
-GAR: jugar, llegar, apagar, pagar, investigar, colgar, rogar, navegar
-ZAR: empezar, comenzar, lanzar, almorzar, organizar, rezar, cruzar, abrazar
Example
-CAR verbs
f. buscaste / busqué
____ 1. ¿Qué ________ tú ayer? Yo ________ un libro. (buscar)
-GAR verbs
g. jugaste / jugué
____ 1. ¿A qué deporte _________ tú ayer? Yo _________ al béisbol. (jugar)
-ZAR verbs
e. empezaste / empecé
____ 1. ¿A qué hora __________ la escuela hoy? Yo _________ a las ocho. (empezar)
Pages 1-2 are the practice and pages 3-4 are the answer key.
Sentence practice with preterit regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs
Write an original sentence using the following guidelines:
Write the clue word (ayer etc), the subject (person), preterit verb conjugation in the correct order in the template provided.
Add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense.
Students will write 6 sentences per verb for a total of 18 sentences
Example: Ayer / hablé/ yo
Verbs included:
Page 1 (-Ar verbs): hablar, ayudar, comprar, mirar, bailar, escuchar
Page 2 (-Er verbs): comer, beber, correr, volver, vender, comprender
Page 3 (-Ir verbs): escribir, vivir, salir, decidir, recibir, compartir
This is a worksheet to practice writing sentences with ir + a + infinitive
Complete each sentence in the template using the following guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation of IR (to go) to match the subject (person).
Write “a”
Choose a different infinitive -ar, -er -ir from the word bank.
Add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence
Students will write a total of 18 sentences separated by infinitive type ( 6 -ar, 6 -er, and 6 -ir). A list of infinitives are provided with their English translation.
This is a introductory worksheet to practice writing sentences in the present subjunctive. Only regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs are used for the present subjunctive. A structured template is provided for students to write their sentences.
Page 1
Part 1: Conjugate the introductory verbs in column A in the present tense and conjugate the verbs in column B in the present subjunctive. Students will conjugate 5 introductory verbs and 5 present subjunctive verbs.
Part 2: Using the introductory verbs (present tense) and present subjunctive verbs from part 1, create an original sentence by filling in the template and adding 2-3 additional words. Students will write 5 sentences.
Subjunctive verbs used: estudiar, comer, vivir, comprender, aprender
Page 2
Part 3: Conjugate the introductory verbs in column A in the present tense and conjugate the verbs in column B in the present subjunctive.Students will conjugate 5 introductory verbs and 5 present subjunctive verbs.
Part 4: Using the introductory verbs (present tense) and present subjunctive verbs from part 3, create an original sentence by filling in the template below and adding 3-4 additional words. Students will write 5 sentences.
Subjunctive verbs used: viajar, mirar, escribir, leer, limpiar
This worksheet is a matching practice with questions in the imperfect tense.
There are 20 questions total and answer key is included.
Verbs included:
-AR: hablar, bailar, jugar, mirar
-ER: comer, beber, leer, aprender
-IR: vivir, salir, recibir, compartir
Reflexive: despertarse, acostarse
Irregular: ser, ir, ver (each verb used twice)
j. hablabas / hablaba m. bailaba / bailaba
____ 1. ¿Con quién _______ tú mucho? Yo ________ con José. (hablar)
____ 2. ¿Dónde _______ Paula cada tarde? Ella _______ en su casa. (bailar)
Length: 2 pages including answer key
This is a worksheet to practice writing sentences with tener que + infinitive
Complete each sentence in the template using the following guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation of tener to match the subject (person).
Write “que”
Choose a different infinitive -ar, -er -ir from the word bank.
Add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence.
Students will write a total of 18 sentences separated by infinitive type ( 6 -ar, 6 -er, and 6 -ir). A list of inifinitives are provided with their English translation.
Length: 2 pages
This worksheet is a practice with questions on the uses of the imperfect tense in Spanish. All questions are information questions and reflexive verbs are included.
(1) Habitual actions / 6 questions
(2) Age / 1 question
(3) Time / 4 questions
(4) Weather / 7 questions (students will answer with 7 different types of weather)
(5) Season / 2 questions
(6) Date / 1 question
(7) Description of clothing / 2 questions
(8) Name / 2 questions
(9) Description of a place / 2 questions
(10) Description of a person / 2 questions
(11) Feeling / emotion / 2 questions
Students can also do this practice orally.
Length: 2.5 pages
This is a worksheet to practice -go verbs in the present subjunctive.
Part 1: Conjugate each verb for all persons in the present subjunctive in the template provided. (9 total)
Part 2: Complete each sentence with a different -go verb in the present subjunctive and add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence in an original manner. Sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). (9 total)
Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-5 are the answer key for part 1.
Answer key is included for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
Practice: Imperfect tense with reflexive verbs
Conjugate each verb for all persons in the template provided. Then, answer the personal question in a complete sentence.
Verbs included: lavarse, banarse, quedarse, despertarse, acostarse (5 total)
Students will conjugate the 5 verbs for all six persons and answer one personal question with each verb in the imperfect tense.
Answer key is included. For personal questions, student answers will vary.
Reflexive pronouns and imperfect tense endings for -ar, -er, -ir verbs are included for reference.
Pages 1-2 are the practice and pages 3-4 are the answer key.
Imperfect tense: Original questions speaking activity (Create original questions and interview a classmate)
Before interviewing a classmate, write a question with the for each verb type
-ar, -er, -ir) using these guidelines:
Conjugate the infinitive (verb) in the imperfect tense to match the subject (person)
Add 2-3 words (or more) to expand on the question.
Add a clue word (cada día etc) from the list below in any order
Students will create 15 original questions (5 -ar, 5 -er, 5 -ir) in the structured template provided. The template includes question words, infinitives, and subjects. A list of clue words with English translation are also provided.
Verbs included:
-AR: hablar, practicar, jugar, mirar, bailar (page 1)
-ER: leer, comer, aprender, correr, volver (page 2)
-IR: vivir, escribir, salir, recibir, asistir (page 3)
For irregular verbs ser, ir, ver, students will answer 6 personal questions (2 for each verb), instead of creating their own. (page 3)
Practice: Tener que infinitive sentence completion
Complete the sentences using these guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation of tener
Write “que”
Choose the correct infinitive phrase from the word bank to logically complete the sentence
There are 10 sentences total. A template is provided for students to write #1-3 from above.
Example:
mirar la tele / prestar atención
En la clase yo _______ / _____ / _______
Answer: En la clase yo tengo /que / prestar atención
Answer key is included.
Pages 1-2 are the practice and pages 3-4 are the answer key.
This worksheet is a practice on parts of speech in Spanish. It is ideal for Spanish 1 students.
Students will read 3 short paragraphs in the present tense and write the appropriate parts of speech in the template provided. For each paragraph, students will find subject / subject pronoun, noun, infinitive, verb, adjective, preposition.
Brief notes on aforementioned parts of speech are provided for reference.
Answer key is included.
Pages 1-2 are the practice and pages 3-4 are the answer key.
Present progressive mini paragraphs (Spanish)
Practice: Present progressive tense
Complete each paragraph using the conjugation of estar and the present participle (-ando or -iendo)
There are 6 sentences for each paragraph
Paragraph 1: -AR present participles
Paragraph 2: -ER present participles
Paragraph 3: -IR present participles
Paragraph 4: I-Y present participles (leyendo, cayendo etc)
Paragraph 5: Stem changing present participles (e - i and o-u) (ex: pidiendo, durmiendo etc)
Conjugations of estar and formation of present participles are included for reference.
Answer key is included.
Pages 1-2 are the practice and pages 3-4 are the answer key.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry slip or exit pass.
Example
Paragraph 1: -AR present participles
Complete each fill in the blank with the correct conjugation of estar and the present participle (-ando).
Yo ___________ / _______________ con mi amigo. (hablar) Tú ___________ / _______________ en la sala. (bailar) Él ___________ / _______________ a su padre en la casa. (ayudar) Nosotros _______________ / _______________ al béisbol en el campo. (jugar)
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.
Practice: Las clases y la tarea
The following group of students have a favorite class. For every class, write one activity that the student does in class and a possible homework assignment that the student has to do using the word bank and the guidelines provided.
Guidelines:
For the class activity, write a sentence in the present tense and conjugate the verb(s). Use column A of the word bank.
For the homework: write a sentence with tener + que + infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir). Use column B of the word bank.
Example:
Tomás: Me gusta la clase de francés
Completar una práctica de verbos / aprender la lengua y la cultura francesa
*En la clase Tomás aprende la lengua y la cultura francesa
*Para la tarea, él tiene que completar una práctica de verbos
There are 8 classes total: inglés, matemáticas, ciencias, historia, educación física, español, música, arte
Answer key is included.
Pages 1-2 are the practice and page 3-4 are the answer key.
Practice: Present tense of -ar, -er, -ir verbs
Verbs included:
AR: hablar, mirar, comprar, tocar, estudiar, ayudar
ER: comer, aprender, leer, vender, correr, beber
IR: vivir, escribir, abrir, compartir, recibir, decidir
For each verb type: -ar, -er, -ir, there are two sections
Part 1: Match each conjugation with its subject (person) using the verb bank. (6 total for all 6 persons)
Part 2: Complete each sentence below by writing the correct verb conjugation in the first blank using part 1. For the second blank, expand on the sentence by adding 2-3 words. Your sentence must make sense. (6 sentences total)
Answer key is included for the verb conjugations only. For part 2, student answers will vary for the second blank.
Pages 1-2 are the practice and pages 3-4 are the answer key.
Example:
Part 1: Match each conjugation with its subject (person) using the verb bank.
Verb bank: compran / hablo / miráis / ayudas / estudiamos / toca
Yo: _______________ Nosotros: ________________
Tú: _______________ Vosotros: ________________
Él: ________________ Uds: ____________________
Part 2: Complete each sentence below by writing the correct verb conjugation in the first blank using part 1. For the second blank, expand on the sentence by adding 2-3 words. Your sentence must make sense.
Yo ______________ con mis amigos ________________________________
Tú _____________ a tu madre _____________________________________
Practice: Spelling change -car, -gar, -zar preterit verbs
For each verb type, the practice is structured in the following way.
Part 1: Write the spelling change in the blank provided. (4 total)
Example:
Buscar: to look for / Yo: bus_____ é
Part 2: Complete each sentence by writing the correct verb from part 1 and add 3-4 words in the second blank to expand on the sentence. No on-line translators. (4 total)
Ayer yo ___________ un libro _________________________________
Part 3: Conjugate each verb for all persons in the preterit. (2 total)
Page 1: -CAR / verbs included: buscar, tocar, practicar, sacar
Page 2: -GAR / verbs included: jugar, pagar, llegar, entregar
Page 3: -ZAR / verbs included: empezar, comenzar, almorzar, cruzar
Answer key is included. Note: In part 2, student answers will vary in the second blank.
Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-6 are the answer key.
Paragraph practice: ser, ir, dar, estar, ver, hacer present tense
Complete each short paragraph using the word bank provided.
Students will complete 6 paragraphs. Each paragraph has 6 sentences and each sentence uses a different verb. Answer key is included.
Subjects used in each paragraph:
Paragraph 1: Yo / Paragraph 2: Tú / Paragraph 3: Ud / Paragraph 4: Nosotros / Paragraph 5: Vosotros / Paragraph 6: Uds
Example:
Paragraph 1
hago / doy / estoy / voy / veo / soy
Yo _____________ un libro a mi amigo. Yo ______________ en la clase. Yo ____________ alto. Yo ______________ al cine más tarde. Yo ____________ los quehaceres de casa. Cada noche yo __________ mi programa favorito.
Pages 1-2 are the practice and pages 3-4 are the answer key.