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.
Realidades 2 Chapter 3A vocabulary matching practice
Write the correct letter of the translation of each word. (50 total)
Example:
v. To cash a check / u. Pharmacy / q. Bank
_____ 1. El banco
_____ 5. La farmacia
_____ 25. Cobrar un cheque
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
saqué / fui / voy / cobrar
Yo _________ al banco para _____________ un cheque.
La semana pasada yo ___________ al banco y ___________ dinero en efectivo.
Note: Each sentence is similarly structured but with different places and subjects. Ir will be used twice in every sentence (once in the present tense and once in the preterit).
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Los lugares classification practice
For each place, using the word bank below choose and write phrases that describe the place. Some choices can be used more than once. You can also come up with your own.
Example:
Partial word bank: Llenar el tanque / Comprar las entradas / Comprar sellos / La raqueta y la pelota / Ir de compras / Comprar la comida / Lavar los dientes / Abrir una cuenta corriente / Limpiar el limpiaparabrisas / Sacar un libro/ Empujar un carrito / La boca / jugar / Examinar …
12 places included: La farmacia / La iglesia / El parque / El centro comercial / El consultorio de medico / El correo / El banco / La tienda de equipo deportivo / El centro / El consultorio de dentista / La tienda de ropa / El supermercado / El museo / La biblioteca / La estacion de servicio
Answer key is included on page 2. Student answers can vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, entry / exit slip, or quiz. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Tú commands basic practice (Affirmative and Negative)
For each phrase, write the correct Tú affirmative and negative forms of the italicized infinitive. Do not re-write the entire phrase. (27 total)
Regular, Stem change, irregular, and -car, -gar, -zar verbs are included.
*Prior to the practice, notes are included on how to form commands. A table with affirmative and negative irregular commands is included.
Example:
Hablar con tu amigo(a).
Template: Affirmative ______________ / Negative (No + command form) __________
*Answer key is included on pages 5-8.
This practice can be used when students are first introduced to Tu commands. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
AR verb present tense basic questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence. (8 information questions with regular -ar verbs)
Verbs included: Hablar, Nadar, Buscar, Mirar, Comprar, Caminar, Trabajar, Cenar
Follow these guidelines:
For each question, write the stem and the verb ending in the template.
For the answer, write the subject (person), stem, verb ending, and the rest of the answer in the template.
*Note: A table with present tense -ar endings, the English translation of each infinitive for every question, and the question answer chart (Ex: If the subject of the question is tú, the subject of the answer is yo) are included for reference.
Example:
Hablar: to speak
Question word + Stem + Verb ending + Subject + Rest
¿Con quién + ________ + _______ + tú + en la clase?
Template for Answer: Subject + Stem + Verb ending + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. Student answers will vary.
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
ER verb present tense basic questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence. (8 information questions with regular -er verbs)
Verbs included: Comer, Beber, Correr, Vender, Comprender, Barrer, Leer, Aprender
Follow these guidelines:
For each question, write the stem and the verb ending in the template.
For the answer, write the subject (person), stem, verb ending, and the rest of the answer in the template.
*Note: A table with present tense -er endings, the English translation of each infinitive for every question, and the question answer chart (Ex: If the subject of the question is tú, the subject of the answer is yo) are included for reference.
Example:
Comer: to eat
Question word + Stem + Verb ending + Subject + Rest
¿Qué + ________ + _______ + tú + para el almuerzo?
Template for Answer: Subject + Stem + Verb ending + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. Student answers will vary.
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
IR verb present tense basic questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence. (8 information questions with regular -Ir verbs)
Verbs included: Escribir, Vivir, Salir, Abrir, Recibir, Compartir, Decidir, Partir
Follow these guidelines:
For each question, write the stem and the verb ending in the template.
For the answer, write the subject (person), stem, verb ending, and the rest of the answer in the template.
*Note: A table with present tense -ir endings, the English translation of each infinitive for every question, and the question answer chart (Ex: If the subject of the question is tú, the subject of the answer is yo) are included for reference.
Example:
Escribir: to write
Question word + Stem + Verb ending + Subject + Rest
¿Qué + ________ + _______ + tú + en la clase?
Template for Answer: Subject + Stem + Verb ending + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. Student answers will vary.
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Los lugares conversations and identification practice
Complete each mini conversation using the word bank provided. In the last blank, write where each conversation is taking place using the word bank.
*There are 7 conversations total
Word bank for locations (Last blank in every conversation): El correo / El banco / La estación de servicio / El centro / La farmacia / El supermercado / El consultorio del dentista
Conversación #1: sellos / carta / echar
Empleado: ¿Cómo puedo ayudarle, Señora?
Cliente: Yo quiero ______________ esta (this) ____________ a Madrid.
Empleado. ¿Quiere Ud. comprar unos ________________ también?
Cliente: Claro que sí. Gracias.
¿Dónde es la conversación? _____________________________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can do the practice orally as well. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Tú commands with health situations practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the Tú commands (Affirmative / Negative)
*16 total (Irregular commands included).
Example:
h. ten / no tengas
m. acuéstate / no te acuestes
p. habla / no hables
______ 1. Hablar
______ 5. Tener
______ 16. Acostarse
Part 2: For each health-related problem, write the correct letter of the recommendation. (12 total)
Example:
b. Calienta tú el agua y añade tú limón y miel, y bébelo.
k. Toma tú una aspirina.
______ 1. Tengo dolor de cabeza.
______ 12. Estoy resfriada.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 3.
¿Dónde trabajarán las personas? : Jobs identification practice
Read each person’s future profession. Then, choose the correct place of work from the word bank and write it in the last column. Note: Some professions can have more than one answer, and some answers can be repeated. (25 professions total)
Word bank
El sitio de construcción / La biblioteca / La base militar / La agencia de mercadeo / El taller de coches / La estación de bomberos / La comisaría / El banco / El hospital / El consultorio / La clínica dental / La corte / La escuela / La aerolínea / La farmacia / Las casas y los edificios / El restaurante / El editorial / El laboratorio / la agencia inmobiliaria / La peluquería / El estudio de arquitectura / La agencia de mercadeo
Example:
Nombre / En el futuro será / Trabajará en
Sara / profesora / ________________________
Answer: La escuela
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 6A of Realidades 3.
Irregular preterit simple intro practice
For each irregular infinitive, write the irregular stem and the conjugation in the template provided.
12 infinitives included: Hacer, Venir, Querer / Andar, Estar, Tener, Saber, Poner, Poder / Decir, Conducir, Traer
For each infinitive, the irregular stem is provided. The template includes the irregular verb endings. Students have to write in the stem and the conjugation for all 6 persons.
Example:
Template: Subject + Stem + Ending + Conjugation
Hacer : Yo + ______ + e: __________
Answer: Yo + hic + e / Hice
Answer key is included on pages 6-8. This practice can be used when students are first learning to conjugate irregular preterit verbs. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, entry / exit slip.
¿Dónde están los clientes? Places identification practice
Read what the customers are saying and write the name of the correct place where they are using the word bank provided. (15 total)
Word bank: La farmacia / La librería / la tienda de ropa / La tienda de electrodomésticos / La tienda de descuentos / El almacén / La zapatería / La joyería / El centro comerical / El consultorio dental / El correo / La tienda de equipo deportivo / El banco / El supermercado / La estación de servicio
Example:
Disculpe, yo busco el nuevo libro de Carmen Rosa.
Lugar: ____________________________________
¿Hay una oferta en las nuevas estufas?
Lugar: ____________________________________
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 chapters 3A and 3B of Realidades 2.
Ir with shopping preterit practice
Based on what each person bought, write the subject (person), preterit conjugation of ir, and the place where they went. Use the word bank for the places. (8 sentences total)
Word bank: la tienda de electrodomésticos / la librería / la zapatería / la tienda de ropa / la tienda de descuentos / centro comercial / almacén / la joyería
Example:
Yo compré unos libros y unas revistas.
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + a + Place
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 2B of Realidades 2.
Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer preterit sentences translation matching practice
Write the correct letter of the translation
*There are 8 sentences for each verb.
Example:
A. Ellos dieron las meriendas a sus amigos.
H. Yo di la tarea a mi profesora.
_____ 1. I gave the homework to my teacher.
_____ 8. Tomás and Ana gave snacks to their friends.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Para mantenerme sano: Fill in practice
Read the sentences below on how Marcos keeps healthy. Complete the blanks with the word bank provided.
*10 setences total with 20 blanks
Word bank: trasnocho / como / aceite / almuerzo / plátano / desayuno / manzana / hago ejercicio / naranja / comida basura / ceno / saludable / merienda / agua / ayuno / troto / sodas / salto / jugo / pera
Example:
V: Use conjugated verb / N: Use noun / Adj: Use adjective
Yo _____________ (v) tres veces al día. Yo ________________ (v)por la mañana. Yo _________________ (v) al mediodía. Yo ________________ (v) por la noche.
Entre (between) el almuerzo y la cena yo como una _______________________ (n).
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 3.
Los recados: Errands with preterit practice
In the town of “El Sol”, a number of residents were out in the town running errands when suddenly the news announced a curfew (un toque de queda), which caused the residents to stay where they were for an hour. Respond to each resident’s whereabouts and what they did prior to the curfew and how long they had to stay in one place. Use the word bank provided.
*10 total
Example:
Note: Some sentences will be slightly longer with 5-6 fill in the blanks.
tuve / cobré / estuve / me
¿Dónde estuviste tú a las once de la mañana ayer?
Yo _____________ en el banco. Yo ______________ mi cheque. Cuando se anunció un toque de queda, yo ______________ que quedar____ en el banco por una hora.
estuvo / tuvo / se / vio
¿Dónde estuvo Marcos a las once de la mañana ayer?
Él ______________ en el museo. Él ______________ los artefactos. Cuando se anunció un toque de queda, él ______________ que quedar____ en el museo por una hora.
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.
Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer preterit structured questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence in the preterit in the template provided.
*There are 4 information questions for each infinitive
*A table with preterit conjugations of each infinitive is included for reference.
Example:
¿Qué diste tú a José?
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Dar + Rest
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Note: The questions to do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary.
Length: 3 pages
Las personas y los lugares en mi ciudad practice
Marcos is running some errands in town. His younger sister, Luisa, is with him. Everywhere they go, Luisa writes what she sees in her diary. Complete her sentences with the correct present tense conjugation. (7 places total with 3 fill in the blanks for each place)
Example:
En la farmacia “Suarez”, yo veo que
Las personas ___________________ su medicina. (recoger)
Los clientes ___________________ los productos personales. (comprar)
Unos clientes _________________ con el farmacéutico. (conversar)
Los lugares: Identification practice
Write the letter of the place where the following lines would be heard. (7 total)
*The same places are used from the first part.
Example:
D. El correo / G. La farmacia
____ 1. Tome las pastillas dos veces al día.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Mi ciudad: Places in town practice
Luis Morales has just moved into the town of Las Ramas. He is talking to his neighbor Marcos about some of the places in town (names, when they open and close, and what is sold there). For each place, write the name of the place (make it up) and the required information. The name of the place should be in Spanish and must be classroom appropriate. For the opening and closing hours, write out the time in Spanish (ex: a las ocho). For the products sold, write 2 products using the word bank below or come up with your own.
*6 places total
Word bank: el champú / los servicios financieros / la medicina / los vegetales / la tarjeta de crédito / las cajas para envíar / el aceite de coche / los palos de golf / la gasolina / el casco / los sellos / las frutas
Example:
Note: The format is the same for all 6 places
La farmacia
Nombre: ________________________________________
Se abre a las _____________________________________
Se cierra a las ____________________________________
Se venden: _______________________________________
Luis is asking Marcos about what he did last week in town. Complete the mini conversations between Luis and Marcos using the preterit conjugation of the verb.
*There are 12 fill in the blanks (All 6 places from the first part are used).
All verbs are in the Yo conjugation.
Sample:
Luis: Marcos, ¿Tuviste que hacer muchos recados la semana pasada?
Marcos: Sí. Yo tuve que prepararme para la semana.
Luis: ¿Qué hiciste tú en la farmacia?
Marcos: Yo ________________ mi receta (recoger) y yo ________________ el champú (comprar)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for items only in the first part (se venden) and for the mini conversations. For the other parts (Nombre, Se abre, Se cierra, student answers will vary).
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Las hazañas: Good deeds with preterit practice
For the last two months, Marcos and his friends have not been on their best behavior with their parents and neighbors. Under the guidance of Luis Moras, the priest of the local church, Marcos and his friends have decided to turn over a new leaf by doing good deeds to help their family and neighbors. Marcos has written down what he and his friends did last week, and he will submit his list to the priest.
Complete each sentence with the correct preterit conjugation of the verb in parenthesis. (20 total)
*Note: All verbs will be conjugated in the 3rd person (singular or plural). All sentences relate to chores (los quehaceres).
Marcos: Yo ________________ el césped de mi jardín y en el jardín de mi vecino. (cortar)
Tina ________________ la cena cada noche durante la semana. (cocinar)
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.