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.
Las comidas basic identification and paragraph practice
Part 1: For each meal, write the foods and beverages using the list below or come up with your own (in Spanish)
Example:
Cuatro comidas para el desayuno son: _________ / _______/ _______ / ______
Tres bebidas para el desayuno son: ___________ / ___________/ _________
Part 2: Students will write a short paragraph in the present tense on what they eat during a typical day using the guided questions provided.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, or entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 1.
Length: 2 pages
Regular, Irregular, Spelling change preterit questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence in the template provided. Note: Clue words like ayer, anoche etc do not need to be used in your answers.
*There are 4 sets with 12 information questions each.
Each set one question with the following verb types: -ar, -er, -ir, -car, -gar, -zar, i-y, dar, ir, ser, ver, hacer
*The -ar -er, -ir, and -car, -gar, -zar verbs will be different in every set.
*The subject will the same for all questions in each set. Set 1 (tú) / Set 2 (Él ,Ella) / Set 3 (Vosotros) / Set 4 (Ellos, Ellas)
*The English translation of each infinitive used in the question is listed next to every question.
On page 1, a table with -ar, -er -ir preterit endings, conjugations of dar, ir, ver, hacer, and rules for -car, -gar, -zar, and i-y verbs are included.
Note: The questions do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Las profesiones y el futuro (Jobs and future tense)
Part 1: Based on each person’s profession, choose the correct infinitive from the word bank below and write the future tense conjugation. (20 total)
Example:
Word bank: arreglar: to fix, to repair / tratar: to treat
Yo / médico : Yo ________________ a los pacientes en el hospital.
Tú / mecánico: Tú ________________ los coches en el garaje.
Part 2: Irregular future tense verbs: Write the conjugations in the table below.
*A template is provided to write the irregular stem and endings for all 6 persons.
Verbs included: Hacer, Querer, Decir, Saber, Poder, Poner, Tener, Saber, Salir, Venir, Haber, Valer (Note: For valer, students will only write 3rd person conjugations).
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, or sub plans. It can also be used with chapter 6A of Realidades 3.
Comer and Beber simple questions (Present tense)
Answer each question with the correct subject, the conjugation of Comer and Beber, and the food or beverage indicated in parenthesis.
*16 questions total (8 with Comer and 8 with Beber)
Example:
¿Qué comes tú? (una pizza)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Comer + Food item
¿Qué bebes tú? (una soda)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Beber + Beverage
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 1. It can also be used as classwork, homework, review, study guide, quiz, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Car, Gar, Zar preterit structured questions practice
For each spelling change type, there are 5 information questions.
Verbs used:
Page 1: -car (buscar, tocar, practicar, sacar, empacar)
Page 2: -gar (llegar, jugar, pagar, regar, apagar)
Page 3: -zar (empezar, comenzar, almorzar, rezar, organizar)
*The English translation of each infinitive is included next to the question.
*A table with -Ar preterit endings is included for reference.
Example:
¿Qué buscaste tú ayer? (Buscar: to look for)
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 3 pages
Irregular preterit intro fill in and conjugation practice
Verbs included: Hacer, Querer, Venir, Andar, Estar, Tener, Saber, Poner, Poder, Traer, Conducir, Decir
Part 1: Complete each sentence with the correct preterit conjugation using the word bank provided.
*12 sentences total, all in the Yo conjugation. There is one sentence with each of the 12 irregular verbs listed above.
Word bank: vine / quise / hice
Yo ______________ mi tarea ayer. (hacer)
Yo ______________ ir de compras con mi amigo. (querer)
Yo _____________ a la escuela a las ocho. (venir)
Part 2: Write the correct stem and verb ending for each infinitive.
*Students will write the irregular stem and preterit endings in the template provided.
*All 12 irregular verbs included. All 6 persons included. The irregular stem is listed next each infinitive. A table with irregular preterit endings is included for reference.
Example: Hacer: to do, to make / Irregular stem: hic
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used when students are first introduced to irregular preterit verbs. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, quiz, 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.
La comida y comer saludable vocab matching and questions practice
Part 1: Matching : Write the correct letter of the English translation of each word. (48 total)
Example:
d. To skip a meal / y. Allergy / g. Junk food
_____ 1. La alergia
_____ 16. Saltar una comida
_____ 23. La comida basura
Part 2: Personal questions: Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish in the present tense. No collaboration or on-line translators. Use vocabulary words from pages 1-2, as needed. Vary your answers (do not use the same answers for each question). (18 total)
¿Qué comes tú para el desayuno? (Give 2)
¿Qué es necesario hacer cuando tienes la gripe? (Answer with Es necesario + infinitive)
Answer key is included on pages 5-6 for part 1 (Matching) only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 3. Students can practice the personal questions orally as well.
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.
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.
Los lugares with various tenses practice
For each place complete the blank with the appropriate verb tenses: Present, Ir + a + Infinitive, Tener + que + Infinitive, and preterit, as indicated. (12 places total)
Places included: El banco / El correo / La tienda de equipo deportivo / La tienda de ropa / La estacion de servicio / El centro / El supermercado / La iglesia / La farmacia / La clinca de dentista / El parque / El centro comercial
Example:
En el banco
Present tense: Yo _________________ un cheque. (cobrar)
Ir + a + Infinitive: Yo ___________ a _______________ un cheque. (depositar)
Tener + que + Infinitive: Yo ____________ que ___________ el efectivo. (sacar)
Preterit: La semana pasada yo ____________ una cuenta corriente. (abrir)
Note: For all places, the sentences will be structured the same as in the example above. Subjects, clue words (ayer, la semana pasada etc), and infinitives will vary. Also, comprar and buscar will repeat in some sentences.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or as part of your sub plans. It can also be used with chapters 3A of Realidades 2.
Irregular preterit and present tense matching and questions practice
For each infinitive, write the correct letter of the preterit conjugation. Then, answer the two personal questions in the present and preterit tenses.
16 verbs included: Dar, Ir, Ser, Ver
I stem verbs: Hacer, Venir, Querer
U stem verbs: Andar, Estar, Tener, Saber, Poner, Poder
J stem verbs: Decir, Conducir, Traer
Example:
Note: The format is the same for all 16 verbs. All personal questions will be in the tú conjugation except for Ser in the preterit.
Dar: to give
a. Diste / b. Dieron / c. Disteis / d. Dio / e. Dimos / f. Di
____ 1. Yo: Doy
____ 2. Tú: Das
____ 3. Él / Ella / Ud: Da
____ 4. Nosotros: Damos
____ 5. Vosotros: Dais
____ 6. Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: Dan
¿Qué __________ tú a José? Yo le _________ un libro. (present)
¿Qué __________ tú a la profesora ayer? Yo le ___________ la tarea. (preterit)
Answer key is included on pages 7-12. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
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.
Irregular preterit I stem verbs practice
For each infinitive, write the correct stem and the appropriate verb ending.
Verbs included: Hacer, Querer, Venir
There are 6 sentences per verb. A table with irregular preterit endings is included. Stem is listed next to each infinitive.
Example:
Hacer: to do, to make (Stem: hic)
Yo _______ / __________ mi tarea ayer.
Answer: Yo hic / e mi tarea ayer.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used when students are first learning irregular preterit verbs.
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.
Comer: Personal questions structured practice
Answer each question in the template provided by writing the correct subject , conjugation of comer (to eat), and 2 food items from the list below or come up with your own. (8 questions total, each with a different subject)
Example:
El pan tostado: toast / El pan con mantequilla: Bread with butter / El pan con mermelada: Bread with marmalede …
¿Qué comes tú para el desayuno?
Template: Para el desayuno + Subject (Yo) + Conjugation of Comer + 2 food items
Note: All questions are structured the same as shown in the example. Only the meal (desayuno, almuerzo, cena) and subjects will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 1.
Length: 2 pages