Regular and irregular preterit conjugation, clue words, and sentence worksheet

Regular and irregular preterit conjugation, clue words, and sentence worksheet

Part 1: Write the preterit conjugation for each infinitive.

*Students will complete a verb table with the preterit conjugations for the following infinitives: hablar, comer, vivir, buscar, jugar, empezar, dar, ir, ver, hacer (10 total)

*A table with preterit -ar, -er, -ir endings is included for reference.

Part 2: Clue words matching: Write the letter of the correct translation. (18 total)

Sample:

p. last night / r. yesterday

_____ 1. Ayer

_____ 2. Anoche

Part 3: Write an original sentence in the preterit with each infinitive. Sentences must be 8 words minimum and should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). Sentences can be about anything. Note: If you use a clue word that is 3 words such as “la semana pasada”, it will count as one word only. Post the word count at the end of every sentence. No collaboration or on-line translators.

*Students will write 10 sentences (one for each infinitive from part 1).

*Note: The English translation of the infinitive is provided.

1. Hablar (to speak) / Yo_______________________________________________

Answer key is included on pages 5-6 for parts 1 and 2. For part 3 (sentences), student answers will vary.

This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.