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.
Imperfect tense sentence practice (no collaboration / no on-line translators)
Length: 1 page
Create original sentences in the imperfect tense using the guidelines provided:
For each verb conjugation come up with a different subject (person). For subjects, you can use subject pronouns (yo, tú etc and names of persons). Do NOT repeat any subject.
Add 4-5 words to expand on the sentence.
Your sentence must make sense. Sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over).
Students will create 12 original sentences
*A template with clue words (cada dia etc) and verb conjugations is provided for students to write their sentences.
Tener que infinitive sentence completions (present tense)
Length: 2 pages
Complete each sentence with the following guidelines:
Write the correct present tense conjugation of tener.
Write “que”
For every sentence, choose a different infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) from the word bank below.
Add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence.
A list of infinitives (-ar, -er, -ir) with English translations and a template for writing sentences are provided.
Preterit imperfect conjugation practice and sentence completions
Part 1: Conjugate each infinitive in the preterit § and in the imperfect (I) for all 6 persons. Conjugations are separated by verb type: regular, irregular etc.
Part 2: Original sentence completions: Complete each sentence using a different verb in the preterit and imperfect tenses depending on the clue word (ayer, cada día etc). Add 5-6 words to create an original sentence that makes sense. No collaboration or on-line translators. (15 total)
Verb types included:
Preterit: Regular, irregular, spelling change (-car, -gar, -zar, i-y), ir stem change, reflexive
Imperfect: Regular, irregular, reflexive
Pages 1-6: Conjugation practice
Pages 7-10: Answer key for part 1 conjugations only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
Dar ir ser ver hacer preterit matching, questions, and sentences
Part 1: Matching (write the correct letter of the conjugation to match the subject)
6 conjugations per verb. Ir / ser conjugations are combined
Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence (6 questions)
Part 3: Complete each sentence in an original manner in the preterit by adding 4-5 words. ( 5 sentences total)
Answer key is included for part 1 only. For parts 2 and 3, student answers will vary.
Length: 4 pages including answer key for part 1
Practice: Ir (to go) / and ir + a + infinitive (going to do something)
Part 1: Write the correct conjugation of IR for each subject by choosing from the word bank below.
Part 2: Tell where the following people are going. Complete each sentence with the correct conjugation of IR and choose a place from the word bank below or come up with your own. Choose a different place for each person. Then add 3-4 words to create an original sentence. (6 total)
*A template is provided for students to write their sentences.
Part 3: Ir + a + infinitive (-ar, -er, ir)
Tell what the following 10 people are going to do by conjugating the verb IR, add a, choose an infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) from the word bank below and add 3-4 words to create an original sentence. Note: Use a different infinitive for each sentence.
*A template is provided for students to write their sentences.
A partial answer key with conjugations only is included for parts 1, 2, and 3. Student answers will vary for parts 2 and 3.
Pages 1 - 2 are the practice and pages 3-4 are the partial answer key.
Dar ir ser estar ver sentence completions (present tense)
Length: 2 pages
For each verb, conjugate it in the present tense in the first blank. In the second blank, add 4-5 words to create an original sentence. Your sentence must make sense. Avoid repetition (using the same words over and over)
Students will write 6 sentences for every verb.
Note: Sentences do not link to any vocabulary or theme
Example:
DAR
Yo __________ un libro ________________________________________
Tú __________ un regalo __________________________________________
Él _________ un discurso (speech) sobre (about) ____________________
SER (vary your adjectives)
Yo ________ alto (a) ________________________________________
¿ _____________ (ser) tú estudiante _____________________________
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.
This is a graphic organizer with gustar verbs. It is easy to follow for students to take notes, do translation practice, and answer personal questions.
Students will take notes on the meaning and conjugations of gustar verbs. Indirect object pronouns, prepositional phrases, and examples of sentences in gustar verbs are provided.
Answer key is included for the meaning and conjugations of gustar verbs and sentence translations only. For personal questions, student answers will vary.
Verbs included: gustar, interesar, fascinar, preocupar, faltar, encantar, importar, aburrir, quedar, doler.
There are 15 sentences to translate with a template provided for student responses. There are 12 personal questions.
Pages 1-8: Notes and practices
Pages 9-13: Answer key for meaning and conjugations of gustar verbs and sentence translations.
This is a matching practice on -go verbs present tense. Students will match the conjugations for all 6 persons for every verb.
Verbs included: hacer, poner, salir, oir, caer, venir, decir, tener (8 total)
Answer key is included
Pages 1-3: Matching practice
Pages 4-6: Answer key
This worksheet is a practice on -go verbs in the present tense.
Length: 3 pages including answer key for part 1
Part 1: Conjugate in the present tense for all persons. Note: The yo form ends in -go and all other forms have regular conjugations. For oír, be sure to make the spelling change from i-y in the tú, él, and ellos forms as well as accent the “I” in the nosotros form. A table is included for the conjugations.
Verbs included: hacer, poner, caer, oir, salir, decir, venir, tener (8 total)
Part 2: Complete each sentence using the verb provided. Add at least 5 words after the subject (yo, tú etc). Sentences must be in the present tense and make sense. No collaboration or on-line translators.
There are 8 sentences total.
Example
(hacer) En la escuela yo _________________________________________
Answer key is included for the conjugations only. For sentences, students answers will vary.
Imperfect tense conjugations and sentences (no collaboration or on-line translators)
For each verb type -ar, -er, -ir, write the correct conjugation using the word bank. Then, use the six conjugations and subjects (persons) to write an original 8 word sentence in the imperfect tense. Sentences must be 8 words minimum including the clue word (cada día etc). Note: Clue words that are 2 or 3 words (ex: todas las tardes) will count as one word only. Post the word count at the end of every sentence. Your sentences must make sense and should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over)
For sentences, clue words are provided at the beginning of every sentence.
For -ar, -er, -ir verbs, students will conjugate 18 verbs (6 per verb type) and write 18 original sentences. For ser, ir, ver, students will conjugate all 3 verbs for all six persons and write 3 sentences (one with each verb).
Verbs included:
-AR: caminar, jugar, nadar, escuchar, hablar, visitar
-ER: aprender, correr, comer, comprender, beber, leer
-IR: subir, abrir, asistir, vivir, escribir, recibir, salir
SER / IR / VER
Answer key is included for the conjugations only. For sentences, student answers will vary.
Pages 1-4 are the practice and pages 5-6 are the answer key for the conjugations.
This is a worksheet to practice conjugations and sentences with regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs.
Length: 2 pages
For each section, conjugate the infinitives in the present subjunctive. Then, use the conjugations in any order to complete each sentence in the present subjunctive and 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Do not repeat any subjunctive verbs in your sentences.
Students will conjugate a total of 12 verbs and complete 12 sentences using the present subjunctive.
Verbs included:
-AR: hablar, ayudar, bailar, mirar
-ER: comer, aprender, leer, vender
-IR: vivir, escribir, recibir, abrir
Sentence completion examples:
Yo quiero que tú _________________________________________
La madre prefiere que su hija ______________________________
Practice: Stem change verbs present tense
Length: 3 pages
For each stem change type (e-ie, o-ue, e-i), choose any 4 infinitives from the list provided and conjugate them in the chart provided. Then, write 4 original sentences using those verbs with the guidelines provided.
Students will conjugate 12 verbs and write 12 original sentences (7 words each).
Verbs provided for student choice:
E-IE: empezar / comenzar / pensar / querer / entender / preferir / mentir
O-UE: almorzar / poder / volver / devolver / dormir / encontrar
E-I / U-UE: pedir / decir / vestirse/ repetir / seguir / servir / jugar (u-ue)
Present tense stem change verbs conjugation and sentences
Length: 3 pages including the answer key for verb conjugations.
For each stem change type (e-ie, o-ue, e-i) write the correct conjugation using the word bank. Then, Use the 6 subjects and verb conjugations to write an original 7 word minimum sentence in the present tense. No collaboration or on-line translators. Your sentences must make sense and should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). Please post the word count at the end of every sentence.
Verbs included:
E-IE: empezar, querer, preferir, pensar, mentir, entender
O-UE: almorzar, duermes, puede, volver, devolver, encontrar
E-I / U-UE: jugar, servir, seguir, decir, pedir, repetir
Students will conjugate all the aforementioned verbs once and use those subjects and conjugations to write original sentences. Students will conjugate a total of 18 verbs and write 18 original sentences.
Answer key is included for the conjugations only. For original sentences, student answers will vary.
Present tense regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs conjugations and sentences
Length: 3 pages including answer key for conjugations
For each verb type (-ar, -er, -ir) write the correct conjugation using the word bank. Then, Use the 6 subjects and verb conjugations to write an original 7 word minimum sentence in the present tense. No collaboration or on-line translators. Your sentences must make sense and should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). Please post the word count at the end of every sentence.
Students will conjugate 18 verbs (6-ar, 6 -er, 6 -ir) and write 18 original sentences. For each subject, students will conjugate a different verb.
Answer key is included for the conjugations only. For sentences, student answers will vary.
This is an activity for students to practice how to ask questions in three ways in Spanish. Only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used and questions are simple. Students will write a total of 18 questions (6 for each way of asking questions)
Length: 4 pages including answer key
For each section, re-write the question in the correct order in the template provided. Then, interview a classmate.
Section 1: Yes / No questions
Section 2: Statement followed by ¿no? or ¿verdad?
Section 3: Information questions
Answer key is included.
As a follow up, students can answer the questions in writing.
Present tense spelling change verbs practice
Length: 6 pages including answer key for conjugations.
This worksheet is a practice on spelling change verbs in the present tense. Students will conjugate each verb for all 6 persons and answer a personal question with each verb.
Verbs included:
Part 1: Verbs ending in -cer or -cir (conocer, vencer, obedecer, ofrecer, convencer, conducir, producir)
Part 2: Verbs ending in -ger or -gir (coger, recoger, proteger, escoger, dirigir, corregir)
Part 3: Verbs ending in -guir (distinguir, seguir, extinguir, conseguir)
Part 4: Verbs ending in -uir (huir, concluir, incluir, influir)
Students will conjugate 22 verbs and answer 22 personal questions.
Answer key is included for the conjugations only. For personal questions, student answers will vary.
Pages 1-4: Practice conjugations and personal questions
Pages 5-6: Answer key for conjugations only
This is a practice on saber v conocer
Length: 2 pages
Complete each short paragraph with the correct conjugations of saber or conocer in the present tense
Students will complete 4 short paragraphs (4 sentences each). Prior to the paragraph, students will write the 6 conjugations of saber and conocer in the table provided.
Note: The paragraphs do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary.
Answer key is included.
Example (Paragraph 1)
Yo ______________ hablar español. Yo _______________ a mi amigo José. Yo pienso que tú ___________________ la ciudad bastante bien. Carmen ________________ bien a la familia Jones.
This worksheet is a matching practice on subject pronouns and conjugations of regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the present tense in Spanish.
Part 1: Subject pronouns (10 total) Note: I, you (informal) and you (formal) are in English.
Part 2: -AR verbs (6 total)
Part 3: -ER verbs (6 total)
Part 4: -IR verbs (6 total)
Answer key is included
Length: 4 pages (pages 1-2 are the practice and pages 3-4 are the answer key)
Practice: Present tense mini conversations (regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs)
Length: 2 pages
Complete each mini conversation with the correct conjugation of the present tense and add additional information. Your answers should make sense.
There are 21 conversations total. All questions are information questions.
Verbs included:
-AR: hablar, cantar, practicar, comprar, mirar, trabajar, nadar
-ER: comer, beber, correr, comprender, leer, aprender, vender
-IR: vivir, recibir, abrir, asistir, compartir, partir, escribir
Example:
Carlos: ¿Con quién hablas tú en el bus escolar? (hablar)
Paco: Yo _______________ con _________________________________.
Carlos: ¿Dónde canta Ud? (cantar)
El Sr. Guzmán: Yo ___________________ en __________________________.