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 mixed practice (Conjugation and clue words)
Part 1: Write the correct conjugation in the imperfect of each infinitive in parenthesis. Write the correct letter of the English translation of the italicized clue words. *16 total
Example:
_____ 1. Cada día yo _______________ con mis amigos. (hablar) a. Every afternoon
_____ 2. Muchas veces tú _______________ el helado. (comer) b. When I was a child
Part 2: Conjugate each infinitive in the imperfect tense.
*In a template provided, students will conjugate 3 regular verbs (1 -ar, 1- er, 1 -ir), Ser, Ir, Ver, and 2 reflexive verbs for all 6 persons.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Question words and questions formation practice (Palabras interrogativas)
Part 1: Matching (Write the correct letter of the English translation of each question word) *19 total
Example:
o. With whom / q. What
_____ 1. ¿Qué?
_____ 2. ¿Con quién?
Part 2: Complete the template with the correct question word in Spanish, the present tense conjugation of the infinitive, and copy the rest of the question. Then, answer the question in a complete sentence in Spanish in the present tense. *16 total with 16 different question words
*Note: 14 questions have tú as the subject.
*Verbs used in questions: Leer, Hablar, Escribir, Ir (2x) , Correr, Comer, Hacer, Ser (5x), Comprar, Costar, Tener
Example:
Leer: to read
Template: What + leer + tú + en la clase
Template for question: Spanish translation + Conjugated verb + tú + Rest
Student response: ¿ Qué + lees + tú + en la clase?
Template for answer: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Sample answer: Yo + leo + un libro en la clase
Answer key is included on pages 6-10. For part 2, the answer key only includes the questions. Student answers will vary for the responses.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, study guide, review, entry / exit slip (broken into smaller sections).
Question words fast practice (Palabras interrogativas)
Part 1: Write the correct Spanish translation of each question word using the word bank. (19 total)
Example:
¿Qué? / ¿Con quién? / ¿Cómo? / ¿Cuál?
What (Which) / What / How (What) / With whom
Part 2: Write the correct letter of the question word for each sentence based on the italicized phrase. (19 total)
______ 1. Yo compro los libros. A. Dónde B. Qué
______ 2. Tú estás en la escuela. A. Cuál B. Dónde
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, study guide, review, entry / exit slip.
Present subjunctive v Infinitive fill in practice
Complete each set of sentences by filling in the missing elements using the word bank provided. Write your answers in the template provided.
There are 7 sets of sentences. (2 sentences per set)
Note: For the present subjunctive, only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used.
Example:
quiero (2x) / tú / hables / hablar
Subject + introductory verb + infinitive
Yo _______________ + _____________________
Answer: Yo quiero hablar.
Subject + introductory verb + que + present subjunctive verb
Yo _______________ + que (subject 2) ____________ + ____________________
Answer: Yo quiero que tú hables.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used when students are first learning the difference between subjunctive and infinitive. It can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Preferir with Comer and beber super-fast practice (Present tense)
For each sentence, write an X under the correct conjugation of Preferir. (20 total)
Example:
Template: Subject + prefiero / prefieres / prefiere / preferimos / preferís / prefieren + Rest
Yo ____ / ____ / ____ / ____ / ____ / ____ / comer pizza.
Tú_ ___ / ____ / ____ / ____ / ____ / ____ / beber una soda.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3B of Realidades 1.
Mi niñez sentence selection practice
For each sentence, write an X under the correct imperfect tense verb that logically completes the sentence. (20 sentences total)
Note: All sentences are in the Yo conjugation.
Example:
Template: Yo + jugaba + coleccionaba + era + iba + saltaba + molestaba + me peleaba + Rest
Yo ____ / ____ /____ /____ / ____ /____ / con los bloques.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 4A of Realidades 2.
Ir and places structured questions practice worksheet
Answer each question with the correct conjugation of Ir, place, and the reason why each person is going there using the word bank provided. (10 questions total with 10 different places).
Note: A structured template is provided for student answers. Conjugations of Ir (to go) are also listed for reference.
Example:
Word bank: para ver una película: to see a movie / para leer un libro: to read a book
¿Por qué vas tú a la biblioteca?
Template: Subject (Yo) + Conjugation of Ir + al / a la (place) + Para + infinitive
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans. It can also be used with chapter 4A of Realidades 1.
Present subjunctive intro super-fast practice
Part 1: For each infinitive, write the appropriate ending of the present subjunctive. (18 total, 6- ar, 6 -er, 6 -ir)
Example:
Hablar / Yo habl _____
Comprar / Tú compr _____
Part 2: Complete each sentence with the correct present subjunctive conjugation in the first blank. Then, write the two subjects found in every sentence. (6 total)
Example:
Yo quiero que tú __________________. (hablar)
Subject 1: ______________________ / Subject 2: ____________________
Part 3: Introductory verbs matching (Write the correct letter of the English translation). *8 total
Example:
f. to prefer / h. to want
_____ 1. Querer (e-ie)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, study guide, review, entry / exit slip.
El medioambiente mini conversations fill in practice
Luis Ramos is an environmentalist. Today he is interviewing several students at a university to find out what the local citizens are doing to help the environment. Complete each conversation with the appropriate word using the word bank.
*There are 8 mini conversations.
Sample:
Word bank for conversations #1-4: bicicletas / el vidrio / eléctricos / el cartón / público / el plástico / grifo (faucet) / paneles solares / duchas / luces
Word bank for conversations #5-8: multa (fine) / tantos (as much) / castigan / árboles / ley / caseros (homemade) / bolsas / orgánicos / reutilizable / jardines
Conversación #1
Luis: ¿Qué hacen las personas antes de reciclar?
Tina: Las personas separan _________________, __________________, y _______________.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapters 9A / 9B of Realidades 3.
*Students can do the practice orally as well.
La niñez activities fill in practice (Imperfect tense)
Complete each blank using the correct conjugation from the word bank. (20 total)
*There are 4 sets with 5 sentences each.
Example:
Word bank for #1-5: veíamos / jugaba / saltaba / montabas / coleccionaba
Yo _________________ con los bloques.
Tú _________________ un triciclo.
Marcos _________________ las monedas (coins).
Sara _________________ la cuerda con sus amigas.
Nosotros _________________ los dibujos animados (cartoons) en la tele.
Word bank for #6-10: era / iban / compartís / asistíamos / tenía
Word bank for #11-15: se acostaban / nos vestíamos / gustaba / me despertaba /dormía
Word bank for #16-20: se reunían / había (there were) / corrían / solíamos (we were in the habit of) / tenían
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 4A of Realidades 2.
Go verbs present subjunctive practice (Conjugations and fill in)
Part 1: Write the correct conjugations of each infinitive in the present subjunctive.
*Students will write the conjugations for all 6 persons (Note: The yo conjugation is already filled in)
8 verbs included: hacer, salir, poner, tener, venir, traer, oir, caer
Part 2: Complete each blank by choosing the correct present subjunctive conjugation from the word bank. (9 total)
Example:
Word bank: pongan / hagan / traiga
La profesora quiere que los estudiantes __________________ su tarea.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
La niñez questions with gustar (Imperfect tense)
Answer each question in a complete sentence. Write the correct indirect object pronoun, the conjugation of gustar (use gustaba for all questions) and choose an infinitive prhase from the word bank or come up with your own. Do not repeat any infinitive phrases. (7 questions total)
*A structured template is provided for student responses. Indirect object pronouns are listed for reference.
Example:
Word bank (use in any order): jugar con las muñecas / saltar la cuerda / montar un triciclo
¿ A ti qué te gustaba hacer cuando eras niño(a)?
Template for answer: Prepositional phrase (A mí + Indirect object pronoun + Conjugation of gustar + infinitive phrase).
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 4A of Realidades 2.
Ir and places fast fill in practice
Complete each sentence with the conjugation of Ir (to go) , place, and the reason for going there using the word bank. (10 sentences total)
Example:
jugar con mis amigos / voy / parque
Yo _____________ al __________________ para ______________________.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 4A of Realidades 1.
Preterit saber poner poder fill in in practice
Complete each set of sentences using the conjugations from the word bank.
*There are 6 sets with 3 sentences each (18 sentences total)
Example:
puse / pude / supe
Ayer yo _____________ que mi amigo tiene un nuevo videojuego.
Yo _____________ la mesa antes de comer.
Yo _____________ completar mi proyecto a tiempo.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit traer decir conducir fill in practice
Complete each set of sentences using the conjugations from the word bank.
*There are 6 sets with 3 sentences each (18 sentences total)
Example:
dije / traje / conduje
Ayer yo _____________ los refrescos a la fiesta.
Yo __________________ mi coche a la escuela hoy.
Yo _____________ “hola” a mi amigo esta mañana.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit tener andar estar fill in in practice
Complete each set of sentences using the conjugations from the word bank.
*There are 6 sets with 3 sentences each (18 sentences total)
Example:
estuve / tuve / anduve
Ayer yo _____________ al parque.
Yo _____________ que estudiar anoche.
Yo _____________ en mi casa ayer por la tarde.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit hacer venir querer fill in practice
Complete each set of sentences using the conjugations from the word bank.
*There are 6 sets with 3 sentences each (18 sentences total)
Example:
quise / vine / hice
Ayer yo _____________ mi tarea.
Yo _____________ a la fiesta un poco tarde.
Yo _____________ ir al parque ayer.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit v Imperfect simple intro practice
Part 1: For each set of sentences, write the correct preterit or imperfect conjugation using the answer choices provided. Then, write the English translation of the clue words (ayer, anoche etc). *20 sentences total
Note: All sentences are in the Yo conjugation.
Verbs included: hablar, comer, vivir, despertarse, vestirse, hacer, ser, ir, ver, dar
Example:
Hablar: to speak (hablaba / hablé)
Ayer yo ___________________ con mi profesora.
Cada día yo ___________________ con mis amigos.
Ayer_______________ / Cada día ___________________
Part 2: For each description and write P if it expresses preterit and I if it expresses imperfect.
Example:
_____ 1. Completed actions
_____ 2. Habitual actions (“used to do”)
Part 3: Irregular preterit verbs (Write the letter of the meaning and correct irregular stem for each infinitive) Note: #12-16 will not have an irregular stem.
Example:
p. to do / hic
n. to come / vin
_____ 1. Hacer _____ 2. Venir
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Imperfect tense conjugation and sentence practice worksheet
Part 1: Clue words (Write the correct letter of the translation) *10 total
Example:
j. Every day / g. As a child
_____ 1. Cada día / Todos los días
Part 2: Conjugate each infinitive in the imperfect. Then, write a sentence with that infinitive using a different clue word, subject (person), and add 4-5 words. Be sure your sentence makes sense. Do not repeat any clue words or subject.
*3 infinitives included (jugar, leer, salir)
*Note: A table with imperfect tense endings (-ar, -er, -ir) are included.
Part 3: Write the correct conjugation of each infinitive using the word bank. Then, write a sentence with that infinitive using a different clue word, subject (person), and add 4-5 words. Be sure your sentence makes sense. Do not repeat any clue words or subject.
*3 infinitives included (ser, ir, ver)
For parts 2 and 3, a structured template is included for the conjugations and the sentences.
Pages 1-4 are the practice
Answer key is included on page 5 for part 1 (Clue words) only. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Palabras interrogatives structured practice (Question words)
For each set, translate each question word into Spanish using the word bank. Then, write the correct question word for every sentence.
*There are 5 sets with 4 question words each (20 total)
Example:
Word bank: ¿Con quién? / ¿Cómo? / ¿De qué? / ¿Qué?
Write the translation of: Of what / What / With whom / How
Yo compro un libro. ¿______________________?
Yo hablo con mi amigo. ¿______________________?
Yo estoy bien. ¿______________________?
Mi nacionalidad es americana. ¿______________________?
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.