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.
Original sentences with -ar verbs present tense
Create 10 original sentences with -ar verbs in the present tense using a different subject and a different verb for each sentence from the list below. Write your sentences in the template. Add at least 5 to 6 words to make your sentence longer. Sentences must be 7 words minimum. Post the word count at the end of every sentence.
A list of ar verbs and subjects is provided for students
This is a good activity for Spanish 1 students to write sentences as they are being introduced to the present tense. This activity can be used as classwork, homework, or part of your sub plans.
For each of the situations below, write 2 sentences using tener que + infinitive / ir + a + infinitive by choosing the appropriate answer from the word bank below. Use the same answer for tener and ir. Be sure the write the appropriate conjugation of tener and ir in the spaces provided.
There are 10 situations total. Answer key is included
Word bank
hacer la tarea / limpiar la casa
Mi profesora da mucha tarea / Yo
Tener: Yo ____________ que ___________________________
Ir: Yo ___________ a __________________________________
Answer
Yo tengo que hacer la tarea
Yo voy a hacer la tarea
A practice with personal questions using regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs in the preterit
Students will compose 10 original information questions and answer them with the guidelines provided
Rewrite each question and conjugate the verb in parenthesis in the preterit.
End every question with a clue word (ex: ayer) from the list below.
Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish.
Verbs included: hablar, comer vivir, comprender, ayudar, escribir, despertarse, desayunarse, compartir, caminar
Example
¿Con quién (hablar) tú en la clase _________________?
Q: ___________________________________________________________________
A: ___________________________________________________________________
Students can also do the questions orally with a partner and as a follow up activity, answer them afterwards for classwork or homework. This practice can also be used as part of your sub plans.
A practice on i-y spelling change verbs in the preterit
Verbs included: leer, caer, creer, oír (4 total)
-uir verbs: huir, destruir, construir, influir, concluir, incluir (6 total)
Part 1: Conjugate the 10 infinitives in the 3rd person singular and plural in the preterit
Part 2: Re-write each question by conjugating the verb in parenthesis in the preterit and then answer the question in a complete sentence
Answer each question in a complete sentence using the template provided. All questions are information questions and cannot be answered with a yes or a no
Notes on subject pronouns and reflexive pronouns are provided prior to the personal questions
There are 14 questions total
Verbs included: despertarse, lavarse, ponerse, desayunarse, vestirse, afeitarse, cepillarse, pintarse, secarse, acostarse, cortarse, banarse, sentirse, sentarse
The structured template should make it easy for students to learn how to answer personal questions with reflexive verbs
A worksheet to practice the difference between present subjunctive, indicative (present tense), and infinitive
This is a good structured practice as students are being introduced to the differences between subjunctive, indicative, and infinitive
Complete each sentence using the indicative (present tense), present subjunctive, or infinitive, as indicated in parenthesis.
(infinitive) Yo quiero _________________ en español. (hablar)
(subjunctive) Ud prefiere que yo _______________ papas fritas. (comer)
(indicative) Dudo que ella _____________ bailar el tango. (saber)
There are 24 sentences total. Answer key is included.
A practice with 20 yes or no personal questions with -ar verbs in Spanish
Students can do them orally in pairs or they can write them out after practicing orally
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students as they are learning how to conjugate -ar verbs
Verbs included: hablar, cantar, bailar, ayudar, practicar, llevar, estudiar, buscar, patinar, dibujar, celebrar, mirar, trabajar, ensenar, nadar, comprar, llegar, tomar, escuchar, conversar
Ar verb endings and question/answer chart (If the subject of the question is tu, answer with yo etc) is included for reference.
Note: The questions do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary
Preterit imperfect practice
Complete the fill in the blanks using the preterit and imperfect tenses. Use the hint given in parenthesis (ex: completed action) and decide if the verb should be in the preterit or imperfect. Use the notes below as a guide.
There are 24 fill in the blanks total
Notes on the list of uses of preterit and imperfect are included prior the practice
Answer key is included
Sentence completions with preterit and imperfect tenses (no collaboration or on-line translators)
Complete each sentence by conjugating the verb in the preterit and imperfect tenses as needed and then add 3-4 words to compose an original sentence. Vary your sentences (do not use the same words over and over)
There are 26 sentences total. Regular, irregular, stem change, and reflexive verbs are included
Examples
(hablar) Ayer yo hablé ________________________________________ pero todos los días yo ________________________________________________
(escribir) Un día tú ______________________________________ pero cada día yo escribía_______________________________________________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, test prep or as part of your sub plans
A worksheet to practice reflexive verbs with the present perfect tense.
Part 1: Conjugate the 16 reflexive verbs in the present perfect
Part 2: Answer the 10 personal questions in a complete sentence
Answer key is included for part 1 only
A matching practice with the conjugations of preterit and imperfect tenses (a combination of regular, irregular, spelling change, and stem change verbs)
There are 26 verbs total. Answer key is included.
Students will complete 3 paragraphs by answering personal questions with regular verbs in the present tense. There are 6 verbs per paragraph.
Paragraph 1 (AR verbs) hablar, comprar, buscar, estudiar, mirar, bailar
Paragraph 2 (ER verbs) aprender, comer, beber, vender, leer, comprender
Paragraph 3 (IR verbs) abrir, escribir, recibir, vivir, asistir, compartir
Note: The paragraph does not link to any particular vocabulary or theme
This practice can be used as a bell ringer, exit pass, classwork, homework, or quiz
This is an open ended worksheet to practice conjugating reflexive verbs in the present tense.
Students will be given a list of regular reflexive verbs and stem change reflexive verbs. They will choose 4 regular reflexive verbs and 4 stem change reflexive verbs and conjugate them for all 6 persons
A structured template is provided for students for conjugating the verbs.
A worksheet to practice the present tense of dar, ir, ser, ver, estar, hacer
For each infinitive, conjugate it for all 6 persons in the present tense. Then, write a 7 word minimum sentence with each infinitive and use a different subject (person) in every sentence. Post the word count at the end of every sentence.
Stem change verbs sentence writing activity
Stem change sentence writing activity (no collaboration / no on-line translators)
Combine elements from columns A, B, C, and D to form logical sentences using the present tense. For each sentence follow these guidelines:
Use a different subject (person) in every sentence. No subjects can be repeated.
Conjugate the verb in the present tense and make the appropriate stem change as needed.
Choose the right phrase in column C so that your sentence makes sense.
Students will write a total of 16 sentences
Verbs included:
E-IE: empezar, pensar, querer, perder, preferir
U-UE: jugar
O-UE: poder, volver, devolver, dormir, almorzar
E-I: pedir, servir, seguir, competir, repetir
This activity is a structured practice with regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs in the preterit tense where students will write original sentences as they are being introduced to the preterit.
For each infinitive (-ar, -er, and -ir), students will write 6 sentences. A structured template is provided with the infinitive and stem. Students will write the correct ending in the box provided and add 5-6 words to create an original sentence. Preterit verb endings for -ar, -er, and -ir are provided.
Infinitives included (with English translations)
AR: hablar, ayudar, cantar, trabajar, estudiar, tomar, caminar
ER: aprender, vender, beber, comprender, correr, comer, romper
IR: recibir, salir, escribir, vivir, abrir, compartir, asistir
This activity can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, exit pass, quiz, or as part of your sub plans
Length: 2 pages
A worksheet to practice regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the preterit tense
Students will be given a sentence for which they will create an original subject (person) and choose the correct verb from the verb bank.
There are 21 sentences total ( 7 -ar, 7 -er, and 7 -ir)
Verbs used:
AR: ayudar / bailar / estudiar / pintar / hablar / mirar / comprar
ER: aprender / beber / vender / comer / comprender / romper /comer
IR: decidir / salir / escribir / vivir / asistir / abrir / recibir
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, bell ringer, or exit pass
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
A worksheet to practice the use of infinitive, present subjunctive, and indicative
There are 3 sections with 10 questions in each section. A template is provided for students to write the infinitive, present subjunctive verb, and the indicative (present tense) verb
Part 1: Complete each sentence using a different infinitive (-ar, -er, and -ir) and add 3-4 extra words to make the sentence longer.
Part 2: Complete each sentence in the present subjunctive by adding a different subject (person or thing) and using a different subjunctive verb. After the subjunctive verb, add 3-4 extra words to make the sentence longer.
Part 3: Complete each sentence in the present indicative (present tense) by adding a different subject (person or thing) and using a different present tense verb. After the present tense verb, add 3-4 extra words to make the sentence longer.
A practice worksheet on -ir stem change verbs present and preterit tenses
Infinitives included: pedir, servir, mentir, divertirse, vestirse, preferir, competir, seguir, sentirse, dormir, morir
Part 1: Using the 11 infinitives, students will create original subjects (persons) and conjugate the infinitive in the present and preterit tenses
Part 2: Students will write 5 sentences in the present tense with the guidelines provided
Part 3: Students will write 5 sentences in the preterit tense with the guidelines provided