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.
Preterit tense sentences with conjugation practice (Regular verbs)
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), choose any one and write the present tense conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 4-5 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence. Vary your subjects (don’t choose the same subject for every infinitive)
*Students will conjugate 3 infinitives for all persons and write 3 preterit sentences.
*On the last page, students will answer 6 personal questions (2 -ar, 2-er, 2 -ir)
A table with -ar, -er, -ir preterit endings is included.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 4 pages
¿Qué lugar es?: Places identification practice
Using the word bank, write the place where each line is heard. (16 places total)
Word bank: el consultorio / la tienda de ropa / el restaurante / la zapatería / la biblioteca / la librería / el restaurante/ la tienda de electrodomésticos / el correo / la farmacia / la tienda de descuentos / el banco / el almacén / la tienda de equipo deportivo / la estación de servicio / el supermercado / el centro
Example:
Esta blusa es muy bonita. ¿Qué te parece? _______________
Necesito comprar un microondas y un refrigerador. _______________
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 2B and 3A of Realidades 2.
Los lugares with irregular preterit verbs
For each set of sentences, write the correct preterit conjugation using the word bank.
There are 10 sets with 4 sentences each, and 10 different places.
*Each set uses hacer, ir, tener, and estar in the preterit.
Example:
Word bank: estuve / fui / tuve / hice
¿Qué ___________ yo? (hacer)
Yo ____________ al correo. (ir)
Yo ____________ que echar una carta. (tener)
Yo _____________ en el correo por diez minutos. (estar)
Note: All sentences are structured as shown in the example above. Only the subjects and places will be different.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Irregular preterit sentence practice with conjugations
Verbs included:
I stem verbs: Hacer, Venir, Querer
U stem verbs: Andar, Estar, Saber, Poner, Poder, Tener
J stem verbs: Decir, Traer, Conducir
Part 1: For each infinitive, write the Yo irregular preterit conjugation and add 4-5 words to create an original sentence.
*Note: All 12 sentences will be in the Yo conjugation.
Example:
Template: Infinitive + Meaning + Yo + Conjugated verb + Rest (Add 4-5 words)
Hacer (to do, to make ) + Yo __________ + _________________
Part 2: For each infinitive, write the irregular preterit conjugation. Attach the endings to the irregular stem.
*Students will write the conjugations for Tú , Él / Ella / Ud. , Nosotros , Vosotros ,Ellos / Ellas / Uds. in the template provided. *Verb endings are included in the template for reference.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Length: 4 pages
Ir a infinitive basic translation practice
Translate each sentence using Ir + a + Infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) in the template provided. (27 sentences total)
*The template is very structured for student responses.
Example:
I am going to speak. (hablar: to speak)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + A + Infintive
I am going to eat. (comer: to eat)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + A + Infintive
I am going to write. (escribir: to write)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + A + Infintive
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Gustar verbs basic practice
Complete the template with the correct indirect object pronoun and the correct conjugation of Gustar type verb.
Verbs included: Gustar, Encantar, Aburrir, Doler
*For each verb there are 10 short sentences in a structured template.
Example:
Gustar: to like, to be pleasing
Template:
Yo + A mí + indirect object pronoun + conjugation of Gustar + item (el libro)
Answer: me + gusta
Answer key is included on pages 6-10. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Go verbs original questions practice
For each verb, write the question and answer in the template provided.
*9 questions total
Verbs included: Hacer, Salir, Poner, Venir, Tener, Caer, Traer, Decir, Oir
*A table with yo conjugations of all 9 verbs is included for reference.
Example:
Hacer: to do, to make
después de la escuela / tú / haces / Qué
Template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Rest
Template for answer: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also do the practice orally.
Length: 4 pages
Los lugares questions matching practice (Preterit)
For each place, write the letter of the correct answer. (14 total)
Example:
c. Yo compré las raquetas de tenis.
m. Yo eché una carta y compré unos sellos.
_____ 1. ¿Qué hiciste tú en el correo?
_____ 14. ¿Qué hiciste tú en la tienda de equipo deportivo?
Note: All questions start with " Qué hiciste tú…" (Only the places are different)
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 3A of Realidades 2.
Length: 2 pages
Los lugares original sentences (preterit)
For each infinitive, write the preterit conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 4-5 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence about the place provided.
There are 10 different infinitives with 10 different places.
A word bank with helpful words is included , if students want to use it.
Example:
Cobrar: to cash / Create a sentence about el banco
Template:
Subject (All 6 persons) + Conjugation + Add 4-5 words to create an original sentence.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Length: 3 pages
Los lugares mini paragraph
Complete the paragraph with the correct present tense conjugation of the infinitive in parenthesis.
*10 sentences total with 10 different verbs.
*Note: All sentences are in the yo form
Example:
En el banco (1) yo ______________ mi cheque. (cobrar) En la farmacia (2) yo ______________ mi receta. (recoger > g-j)
Conjugate all infinitives from the paragraph above in the preterit (past tense).
Example:
Cobrar ___________
Recoger __________
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 3A of Realidades 2.
Length: 2 pages including answer key.
Los lugares: Personal questions with preterit
Answer each question in a complete sentence by choosing the correct infinitive phrase from the word bank. Each infinitive must be conjugated in the preterit tense. Some questions will require two answers. Write your answers in the template provided.
*There are 14 questions total (one for each place) all in the tú conjugation.
Word bank
comprar los comestibles / hablar sobre mi salud / echar una carta / buscar (c-qu) las raquetas de tenis / sacar (c-qu) un libro / cobrar un cheque/ llenar el tanque / caminar con mis amigos / almorzar (z-c) con mis amigos / ver una película / recoger mi receta / recibir tratamiento para mis dientes / visitar varias tiendas de marca / comprar sellos / comprar productos personales / dejar una propina grande para el mesero / ir al parque / probarse unas camisas / limpiar el parabrisas / devolver dos libros / abrir una cuenta
Note: All questions start with " Qué hiciste tú…"
Example:
¿Qué hiciste tú en el correo?
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
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 3A of Realidades 2.
Irregular preterit intro basic conjugation practice
For each irregular infinitive, write the missing stem for Tú, Nosotros, and Ellos / Ellas/ Uds. forms. In the last column, write the conjugation for all 6 subjects.
Note: With irregular preterit, the infinitives have an irregular stem but the same verb endings even if the infinitive ends in -ar, -er, -ir. Some infinitives will change meaning.
12 infinitives included:
I stem: Hacer, Venir, Querer
U stem: Andar, Estar, Saber, Poner, Poder, Tener
J stem: Decir, Traer, Conducir
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used when students are first introduced to irregular preterit verbs. This practice can also be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
De niño(a) sentence completion with imperfect tense
Complete each sentence about your childhood by conjugating the verb in the imperfect and providing the required information. (17 sentences total)
Example:
De niño(a) yo ___________ (ser) ___________________________
________________________ . (Give 3 adjectives)
Cada día yo __________________ (hablar) con _______________________.
Yo ____________________ (vivir) en _______________________. (place)
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 2 pages
Irregular preterit single verb questions structured practice
For each verb, write the question in the template. Then, answer it in a complete sentence in the template provided. (12 questions total).
Note: All questions are in the tú conjugation.
12 infinitives included:
I stem: Hacer, Venir, Querer
U stem: Andar, Estar, Saber, Poner, Poder, Tener
J stem: Decir, Traer, Conducir
*A table with preterit Yo conjugations of the 12 infinitives is included for reference.
Example:
Hacer: to do, to make
ayer / tú / hiciste / Qué
Template for question: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Rest
Template for answer: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also do the practice orally.
Length: 5 pages
Irregular preterit sentences with conjugation practice
For each infinitive, write the preterit conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 4-5 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence.
*Students will write a total of 12 sentences.
*A structured template is provided to write the conjugations and sentences.
*The irregular stem is listed next to each infinitive.
12 infinitives included:
I stem: Hacer, Venir, Querer
U stem: Andar, Estar, Saber, Poner, Poder, Tener
J stem: Decir, Traer, Conducir
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry / exit slip (broken into smaller sections), or sub plans.
Length: 4 pages
Present tense with Tener que and Ir a infinitive short practice
For each infinitive write the present tense conjugation, and Tener que infinitive and Ir a infinitive structures. Note: Both Tener and Ir must be conjugated in the present tense. (10 total)
A table with present tense -ar, -er, -ir verb endings and conjugations of Tener and Ir is included for reference.
Example:
Hablar
Present tense: Yo __________________
Tener que infinitive: Yo __________________ que__________________.
Ir a infinitive: Yo __________________ a__________________.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Los lugares past tense selection practice
For each place, choose 2 things that a person can do there, using the word bank. Then, based on your answers, choose one infinitive phrase for each place and conjugate the infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) for all six persons in the preterit. Note: When conjugating verbs, include reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos, os, se) and make spelling changes, as needed.
*9 places total: el banco / el correo / la farmacia / el consultorio / la tienda de equipo deportivo / la biblioteca / la estación de servicio / el supermercado / el centro.
Note: All questions are structured the same “Qué se puede hacer en + place.”
Sample:
Word bank: caminar con amigos / abrir una cuenta / buscar frutas y verduras / comprar sellos / recoger una receta / hablar con el médico / llenar el tanque …
¿Qué se puede hacer en el banco? (Give 2)
Answer: cobrar un cheque / abrir una cuenta
*Students can choose cobrar or abrir and conjugate them for all 6 persons in the preterit in the table provided.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Tener que infinitive basic questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence using the conjugation of Tener (to have), que , and an infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) phrase from the word bank below.
*15 questions total
Note: All questions are structured the same as the example below. Only the subjects are different.
*A structured template is provided for students to write their answers.
*A table with conjugations of tener is provided for reference
Word bank (use in any order)
hablar con amigos / hacer la tarea / comer en el café
¿Qué tengo que hacer yo?
Template: Subject (Tú) + Conjugation of Tener + Que + Infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir ) phrase
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Los quehaceres y las quejas practice with Tener Que Infinitive
The following people don’t like doing chores based on the room or part of the house. However, they have to do them. For each person, choose the correct infinitive phrase using the word bank based on the room or part of the house. Then, write a complete sentence using Tener que+ infinitive.
*There are 10 sentences (persons) and students will write a total of 16 sentences since some subjects (persons) will have to do more than one chore.
*A structured template is provided for student responses.
*The word bank with infinitive phrases comes with English translation (Ex: lavar la ropa: to wash clothes )
Example:
Word bank:
lavar la ropa: to wash clothes / sacudir los muebles: to dust the furniture / hacer las camas: to make the beds / pasar la aspiradora: to vaccum
Marcos (Yo): No me gusta la sala. (Give 2)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Tener + Que + Infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) phrase
Answer: Yo tengo que sacudir los muebles.
Yo tengo que pasar la aspiradora.
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 3A of Realidades 2 and Para Empezar chapter of Realidades 3.
Ir a infinitive basic questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence using the conjugation of Ir (to go), a, and an infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) phrase from the word bank below.
*15 questions total
Note: All questions are structured the same as the example below. Only the subjects are different.
*A structured template is provided for students to write their answers.
*A table with conjugations of Ir is provided for reference.
Word bank (use in any order)
hablar con amigos / hacer la tarea / comer en el café
¿Qué voy a hacer yo?
Template: Subject (Tú) + Conjugation of Ir + A + Infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir ) phrase
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.