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.
Complete each set of sentences with the correct conjugation of the verb in the preterit. Then, identify and write the clue word (ex: ayer) in every sentence with its English translation. Use the word bank for the English translation of the clue word.
*There are 6 sentences per set (6 -ar, 6 -er, 6 -ir).
Example:
-AR verbs
Clue words translations: Last summer / Yesterday
Ayer yo _____________ con mi amigo. (hablar)
Clue Word / Translation: _____________________________________
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Go verbs mixed practice (conjugation and sentences)
Verbs included: hacer, poner, salir, caer, decir, tener, venir, oir (8 total)
Part 1: Complete the table with the correct conjugations using the word bank. (All 6 persons included for each verb)
Part 2: Write the correct letter of the phrase to match each infinitive (-go verb)
Verbs included: hacer poner, salir, caer
Example:
c. la mesa / los libros en la mochila / las cosas (things) en la mesa
d. la tarea / el proyecto / la cama
______ 1. Hacer (to do / to make)
Part 3: Complete the template with the correct conjugation and a phrase from part 2. Phrases (a, b, c, d) can be used in any order as long as they match the -go verb. Use only the 3 phrases for each verb. (A template is provided for the sentences)
Example:
Hacer
Subject + conjugation + phrase from part 2
Yo ________ + ________________
Tu ________ + ________________
Usted ________ + ________________
Part 4: Same as part 2 (verbs included: decir, venir, tener, oir)
Part 5: Same as part 3
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. For parts 3 and 5, student answers will vary
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Preterit tense: Yes / No questions practice (regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs)
Part 1: Conjugate each verb in the present tense by writing the stem, verb ending, and the conjugation in the template provided.
*Students will conjugate 3 verbs for all 6 persons (hablar, comer, escribir).
*A table with -ar, -er, -ir preterit endings is included for reference.
Part 2: Complete each mini conversation with the correct verb conjugation in the preterit tense.
Example:
Hablar (to speak)
¿Hablaste tú con tus amigos ayer?
Sí, yo _____________ con mis amigos.
¿Hablaron Uds. cuando la profesora explicaba la lección?
No, nosotros no ______________ cuando la profesora explicaba la lección
In part 2, there are 3 mini conversations per verb type (-ar, -er, -ir) for a total of 18 conversations.
Verbs included in the mini conversations:
-AR: hablar, ayudar, estudiar
-ER: comer, volver, aprender
-IR: escribir, vivir, abrir
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Present tense: Yes / No questions practice (regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs)
Part 1: Conjugate each verb in the present tense by writing the stem, verb ending, and the conjugation in the template provided.
*3 verbs total (All 6 persons included)
Part 2: Complete each mini conversation with the correct verb conjugation in the present tense.
*There are 6 mini conversations per verb type: -ar, -er, -ir for a total of 18 conversations.
*A table with present tense verb endings for -ar, -er, -ir verbs is included for reference.
Example:
Hablar (to speak)
¿Hablas tú con tus amigos?
Sí, yo _____________ con mis amigos.
¿Hablan los estudiantes cuando la profesora enseña?
No, los estudiantes no ______________ cuando la profesora enseña.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Present subjunctive mini conversations practice
Part 1: Conjugate each infinitive in the present subjunctive by writing the stem, verb ending, and the verb conjugation.
Students will conjugate 3 infinitives for all 6 persons.
Part 2: Complete each mini conversation using the word bank provided. Note: The first two blanks (question and answer) will use the present tense (introductory verb), and the second two blanks will use the present subjunctive verb. (Note: Except for hacer, only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used for the present subjunctive)
*There are 8 conversations total
Example:
quiero / haga / quieres / hables
¿Qué ________________ tú que yo ______________?
Yo ______________ que tú ________________ en español.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Practice: Subjects and question words
Part 1: Matching (Write the correct letter of the translation of the question word)
*15 total
Example:
____ 1. Qué a. Whom
____ 2. Cómo b. To where
Part 2: In each sentence, find the subject (person, place, or thing) and write the answer to the question word in short phrases using clues from the sentence.
*25 total
Note: All sentences are in the present tense and some question words are used more than once.
Yo hablo con mi amigo.
Subject: _________________ Con quién: _______________________
Answer: Subject (Yo) Con quién (mi amigo)
Tú comes en un café.
Subject: _________________ Dónde: _______________________
Answer: Subject (Tú) Dónde (un café)
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or quiz.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6.
Preterit regular verbs fill in practice
Complete each set of sentences by writing the correct conjugation from the word bank.
*There are 7 sets with 3 sentences each for a total of 21 sentences. Note: Each set has a different subject. However, the subject will be the same (or similar) for each of the three sentences in the set.
Example:
escribí / hablé / comí
Yo ____________ con mi amigo.
Yo ____________ una pizza.
Yo ____________ un email a mi profesora.
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Question words fast practice (Palabras interrogativas)
Write the correct letter of the question word that logically matches the sentence. Use the italicized phrases as clues.
There are 5 sets with 4 sentences each for a total of 20 sentences. There are 20 different question words.
Example:
Yo tengo un coche Ford. a. Cuándo (When)
Luisa habla con Elena. b. Cuál (What / Which)
Mi clase favorita es español. c. Con quién (With whom)
La fiesta es el tres de marzo. d. Qué (What)*
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Note: Italicized phrases are not shown in the example above due to a formatting issue. Phrases that should have been italicized are listed below.
Un coche
Elena
Español
El tres de marzo
Present tense regular verbs short fill in practice
Complete each set of sentences using the verbs from the word bank.
*There are 7 sets with 3 sentences each for a total of 21 sentences.
*Note: The subject for each set of sentences will be same (or similar) for each of the three sentences.
Example:
vivo / hablo / como
Yo ____________ con mi amigo.
Yo ____________ en la cafetería.
Yo ____________ en Los Ángeles.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
IR stem change verbs preterit short practice (Pedir, Servir, Dormir)
Complete each set of sentences using the correct conjugation from the word bank.
*There a 7 sets with 3 sentences each for a total of 21 sentences. Note: The subjects in each set will be the same (or similar) for all 3 sentences.
Example:
dormí / serví / pedí
Yo _____________ una ensalada en el restaurante ayer.
Yo _____________ la cena en mi casa. (cena: dinner)
Yo _____________ a las diez anoche.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Regular preterit missing element practice
*Students will complete a total of 18 sentences (6- ar, 6 -er, 6 -ir). A structured template with 3 columns is provided.
Example:
-AR verbs
Complete each sentence by adding the missing element in the middle column. The missing element can be 2-3 words and should logically fit with the sentence. For the last column, write a clue word from the word bank below.
Re-write the subject and verb in the first column.
Word bank for the last column (Use in any order): ayer / anoche / una vez / anteayer / la semana pasada / esta mañana
Yo hablé / Con quién / Cuándo
Possible answer: Yo Yo hablé con mi amigo ayer.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, bell ringer, entry or exit slip.
Question words with conjugation practice (present tense)
Part 1: Question words matching (Write the correct letter of the translation)
*There are 9 question words total.
____ 1. Qué a. Whom
____ 2. Con quién b. When
Part 2: Write the correct letter of the translation for each verb and the correct verb ending. Then, Complete each table using the appropriate present tense conjugation and add 2-3 words to answer the question word. Your sentences must make sense and should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over)
*There are 6 verbs total and students will write a total of 6 sentences. For the matching, there are 6 different infinitives for each verb type and present tense endings for all 6 persons.
_____ 1. Hablar a. to help
_____ 2. Bailar b. to walk
_____ 1. Yo a. as
_____ 2. Tú b. amos
Template: Question word / subject , infinitive / Conjugation / Add 3-4 words to answer the question word
Example: Con quién / Yo / hablar _______________________________
*Note: Question words will repeat in the sentences.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6 for the matching sections only. For original sentences, answers will vary. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry / exit slip, or as part of your sub plans.
Imperfect tense endings and conjugation practice
Part 1: For each verb type, write the correct letter of the verb ending. Then, conjugate the infinitives in the present tense.
*-AR, -ER, -IR verbs included. The matching section for each verb type includes all 6 subjects. For each verb type, students will conjugate 10 infinitives (30 total)
Example:
-AR verbs
____ 1. Yo a. aban
____ 2. Tú b. abais
Part 2: Irregular verbs (Ser, Ir, Ver)
Matching: Write the correct letter of the conjugation. (All 6 persons included).
Part 3: Clue words (Write the correct letter of the translation)
*10 total
Example:
____ 1. Cada día / Todos los días a. As a child
____ 2. Cada tarde / Todas las tardes b. Sometimes
Answer key is included on pages 4-6.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Preterit tense endings and conjugation practice (regular verbs)
Part 1: For each verb type, write the correct letter of the verb ending. Then, conjugate the infinitives in the present tense.
*For each verb type, all 6 persons are included for the matching section. Students will conjugate 10 different infinitives for each verb type (30 total)
Example:
-AR verbs
____ 1. Yo a. ó
____ 2. Tú b. aron
Hablar / Yo: ______________ 6. Bailar / Nosotros: ______________
Part 2: Clue words matching (Write the correct letter of the English translation)
*8 clue words total
Example:
_____ 1. Ayer a. Last weekend
_____ 2. Anoche b. Last monday
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Present tense endings and conjugation practice (regular verbs)
For each verb type, write the correct letter of the verb ending. Then, conjugate the infinitives in the present tense.
For each verb type (-ar, -er, -ir) students will match the endings for all 6 persons. Then, they will conjugate 10 infinitives for each verb type.
Example:
-AR verbs
____ 1. Yo a. a
____ 2. Tú b. an
Hablar / Yo: ______________
Mirar / Tú: ______________
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Practice: Qué v Cuál
Complete each sentence using qué, cuál, or cuáles
*There are 22 fill in the blanks total. Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Example:
¿ _____________ es un teléfono? Es un aparato (machine) que se usa para hablar.
¿_____________ de los dos regalos quieres comprar?
¿ _____________ eres: estudiante o profesor?
¿_____________ es tu película (movie) favorita?
E-IE stem change verbs: Yes / No questions practice
Answer each set of questions with a yes (sí) and a no in the template provided. Write in complete sentences.
Verbs included: empezar, querer, preferir
*There are 6 sets of questions for each verb. Each set has 2 questions (one with a yes and one with a no) for a total of 12 questions
*A structured template is provided for students to write their answers.
Pages 1-2: Questions with empezar
Pages 3-4: Questions with querer
Pages 5-6: Questions with preferir
Answer key is included on pages 7-12. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip. It is ideal for Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes.
Ser: Mini practice
Part 1: Complete the sentences with the correct conjugation of ser. (20 total)
Example:
Yo ___________ estudiante en un colegio.
Tú ___________ mi mejor amigo.
Part 2: Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish. (7 personal questions)
Example:
¿Cómo eres tú? (Give 3 adjectives)
Answer key is included for part 1 only on page 3. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or quiz.
Practice: Qué hora es (clock time and events) practice
For each set of questions, answer the first question by writing the correct clock time as indicated in parenthesis. For the second question, write at what time is the event by writing the correct clock time as indicated in parenthesis. Write in complete sentences in Spanish.
*There are 8 sets for a total of 16 questions (2 per set). Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Example:
¿Qué hora es? (1:00 am)______________________________________
¿A qué hora es la fiesta? (2:00 pm)________________________________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Present tense: Mini review (Regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs)
Part 1: Match the conjugations with their subjects. Write the correct letter of the subject (person).
18 verbs total (6 -ar, 6 -er, 6 -ir)
-AR verbs
____ 1. hablo a. Él / Ella / Ud.
____ 2. ayudan b. Nosotros
____ 3. baila c. Vosotros
____ 4. tocáis d. Tú
____ 5. miras e. Ellos / Ellas / Uds.
____ 6. estudiamos f. Yo
Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence in the present tense. No on-line translators.
*9 questions total (3 -ar, 3 -er, 3 -ir)
Example:
¿Con quién hablas tú cada día? (hablar: to speak)
Yo _________________________________________________
Answer key is included on page 3 for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.