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.
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.
Preterit tense regular verbs basic sentence practice
Write an original sentence in the preterit for each subject. Use a different infinitive from the list below or come up with your own. Add 3-4 words to expand on your sentence. Note: All verbs must be conjugated, and sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). Your sentences must make sense. *No collaboration, translators, or unauthorized resources.
*Students will write 12 sentences total
A table with list of infinitives with English translations, -Ar, -Er, -IR preterit endings is included for reference.
Template: Clue word + Subject + Conjugated verb + Add 3-4 words
Ayer + Yo + _________ + _______________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, entry / exit slip, or sub plans. It can also be used when students are first learning the preterit tense.
Length: 2 pages
Present to preterit conversion practice
For each infinitive, write the preterit tense conjugation. (33 total)
Example:
Hablar - Yo - hablo - ________________
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Practice: Places with Ir (present tense)
For each place, complete the first blank with the correct conjugation of Ir (to go). In the second blank, choose and write the correct infinitive phrase from the word bank. (14 total)
Word bank for infinitive phrases:
leer los libros / trabajar / cenar por la noche / beber café y comer un pastel / tomar el sol / gozar el paisaje* / pasar tiempo con su familia / jugar con amigos / ir de compras / rezar / acampar*/ nadar / hacer ejercicio / ver una película
Example:
Yo __________ a la biblioteca para ________________________
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 4A of Realidades 1.
Imperfect tense basic sentence practice
Write an original sentence in the imperfect for each subject. Use a different infinitive from the list below or come up with your own. Add 3-4 words to expand on your sentence. Note: All verbs must be conjugated, and sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). Your sentences must make sense. *No collaboration, translators, or unauthorized resources.
*Students will write 12 sentences total
A table with list of infinitives and English translations, Imperfect tense endings of -ar, -er, -ir verbs, and conjugations of Ser, Ir, Ver is provided for reference.
Example:
Template: Clue word + Subject + Conjugated verb + Add 3-4 words
Cuando era niño + Yo + _____________ + ____________________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, entry / exit slip, or sub plans. It can be used when students are first introduced to the imperfect tense.
Length: 2 pages
Los quehaceres questions fill in practice (Present tense)
Ana is visiting her friend Paula’s house. Paula lives with her three children Sara, Marcos, and Tina. Paula’s husband is often away for work reasons. However, her three children are very helpful with household chores. Ana is very impressed with how clean and organized Paula’s house is. She is asking Paula about who completes various chores.
Your task: Complete each of Ana’s questions with using a verb from the word bank. (20 sentences total separated by rooms and places around the house)
*Note: All questions are with Quién
Example:
¿Dónde?: La cocina
Word bank: saca / lava / frega / ayuda / seca / pone
Ana: ¿Quién _______________ los platos?
Paula: Sara
Ana: ¿Quién _______________ los platos después de lavar?
Paula: Tina
Ana: ¿Quién _______________ la mesa?
Paula: Marcos
Ana: ¿Quién te_______________ a cocinar?
Paula: Sara
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.
La niñez fill in practice with imperfect tense
Part 1: Conjugate each infinitive in the imperfect tense.
*Students will conjugate Jugar, Obedecer, Compartir, Ser, Ir, Ver for all 6 persons.
Part 2: Complete each sentence by choosing the correct infinitive from the word bank and conjugate it in the imperfect. Note: Some infinitives will be used more than once. For reflexive verbs, be sure to include the appropriate reflexive pronoun. (20 sentences total)
Word bank: Ser: to be (5x) / Jugar: to play (4x) / Saltar: to jump / Compartir: to share / Mentir: to lie / Coleccionar: to collect / Portarse: to behave / Dormir: to sleep / Decir: to tell / Montar: to ride / Ir: to go / Pelearse: to fight / Permtir: to allow / Ver: to see / Obedecer: to obey
Example:
Yo ________________ con los bloques.
Tú ________________ la cuerda.
Marcos ________________ las monedas.
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 4A of Realidades. 2.
Tener que infinitive basic translation practice
Translate each sentence in Spanish using the template provided. (27 sentences total)
Example:
I have to speak. (hablar: to speak)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Tener + Que + Infinitive
I have to eat. (comer: to eat)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Tener + Que + Infinitive
I have to write. (escribir: to write)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Tener + Que + Infinitive
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Los lugares tiny conversations practice (Present tense)
Marcos is at home while all his friends are doing things around town. He is texting each friend to find out where they are and what they are doing. Complete each mini conversation using the correct infinitive phrase from the word bank. Conjugate the infinitive in the present tense
*10 conversations total with 10 different places.
Note: All conversations are the same as shown in the example below. Only the place and names of friends will be different.
Places included: la biblioteca / la estación de servicio / el correo / el supermercado / la farmacia / la tienda de equipo deportivo / la clínica dental /
el banco / el centro comercial / la tienda de ropa
Example:
Word bank: llenar el tanque / leer un libro
Marcos: ¿Dónde estás?
Elena: Yo estoy en la biblioteca.
Marcos: ¿Qué haces?
Elena: Yo ____________________________
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 quehaceres mixed tenses practice
For each sentence, write the present tense conjugation of the infinitive in the blank. Then, use the same infinitive and write the preterit conjugation, Ir + a + infinitive (conjugate Ir ) and tener + que + infinitive (conjugate Tener). Follow the model.
*20 sentences total
Model
En la escuela yo aprendo con mis profesores. (aprender)
Preterit: aprendí
Ir a Infinitive: Voy a aprender
Tener que infinitive: Tengo que aprender
Example:
Yo __________ los platos. (lavar)
Preterit: ___________
Ir a Infinitive: _________________
Tener que infinitive: ____________________
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.
El medio ambiente selection and subjunctive sentence practice
For each environmental issue, select the correct letter of the solution. Then, write the solution on the line by conjugating the infinitive in the present subjunctive. (10 situations total)
Model:
B Para sacar buenas notas es necesario que yo estudie cada día.
a. Jugar video juegos b. estudiar cada día
Example:
_____ 1. Para ahorrar agua es necesario que las personas___________________________.
a. tomar duchas cortas b. regar las plantas
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 9A and 9B of Realidades 3.
Los lugares y las personas preterit practice
For each place, write what each person did using the correct conjugation of the preterit infinitive in parenthesis. (11 places total with 3 sentences per place)
Places included: el correo / la farmacia / el consultorio / la tienda de equipo deportivo / la estacion de servicio / la biblioteca / el supermercado / el banco / el centro / el centro comercial / la tienda de ropa
Example:
En el correo
Yo ______________ una carta. (echar)
Marcos _____________ unos sellos. (comprar)
Los clientes ______________ sus buzones para revisar. (abrir)
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.
On-going and interrupting actions sentence practice with preterit and imperfect
Part 1: Two actions on-going at the same time.
Translate each sentence into Spanish using the template provided. In the template conjugate both infinitives in the imperfect tense and copy the other words from the first row. (5 sentences total)
I was talking to my friend while my brother was playing.
Template: Subject 1 (Yo) + Hablar (imperfect ) + a mi amigo + mientras + Subject 2 (mi hermano) + Jugar (Imperfect)
Part 2: An action in progress interrupted.
Translate each sentence into Spanish using the template provided. In the template conjugate the infinitives in the preterit and imperfect tenses, as indicated, and copy the other words from the first row. (5 sentences total)
I was cleaning the house when the phone rang.
Template: Subject 1 (Yo) + Arreglar (imperfect ) + la casa + cuando + Subject 2 (el teléfono) + Sonar (preterit)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Los lugares y las compras practice
Marcos is never satisfied with anything. He always finds something to complain about. Read Marcos’s complaints as he goes through different places in town.
*9 places total : La estación de servicio / La tienda de ropa / El banco / El supermercado / La librería / El correo / La tienda de equipo deportivo / El centro comercial / La farmacia
Your task: Write the place (lugar) where the complaint is taking place using the word bank. Then, write 3 things that one can buy at this place using the word bank provided or come up with your own.
Example:
Word bank:
Places: La estación de servicio / La tienda de ropa
What can one buy: los jeans , el pan, las blusas, los sellos, los pantalones
Las camisas son muy feas.
Lugar: _________________________
¿Qué se puede comprar en este (this) 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 chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Future tense questions and conjugation practice
Part 1: Answer each question in a complete sentence in the template provided. For the Yo conjugation of the future tense, add é to the infinitive or irregular stem.
*15 questions total, all in the tú conjugation except the question with valer
Verbs included: Trabajar, Comer, Vivir, Saber, Venir, Valer, Tener, Salir, Poner, Poder, Decir, Hacer, Querer, Acostarse, Despertarse
Example:
¿Dónde trabajarás tú en el futuro? (Trabajar: to work)
Template: En el futuro + Subject + Conjugation + Rest
Part 2: Write the future tense conjugation for each infinitive.
*Students will write the conjugations for Tú, Él / Ella / Ud. , Nosotros, Vosotros, Ellos / Ellas / Uds. for 12 of the 15 infinitives used in part 1.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Realidades 1 Chapter 3B vocabulary matching practice
For each vocabulary word, write the correct letter of the English translation.
*52 words total
Page 1: #1-25
Page 2: #26-52
t. potatoes / y. dinner / j. You do
_____ 1. la cena
_____ 9. las papas
_____ 25. Tú haces
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry/exit slip.
Los lugares mini dialogues order and identification practice
Read each mini dialogue and put the lines in order by writing the letters A, B, C, D. Then, identify the place where the dialogue is taking place (¿Dónde tiene lugar? ) using the word bank.
*There are 10 dialogues total with 4 lines per dialogue, and 10 different places.
Places included:
La estación de servicio / El correo / El centro comercial / La tienda de ropa
La tienda de equipo deportivo / La estación de servicio / El consultorio
El supermercado / la biblioteca / La farmacia / El banco
Example:
Word bank : La estación de servicio / El correo
Conversación # 1
_____ 1. Busco unos sellos hoy.
_____ 2. ¿Algo más?
_____ 3. También, Yo quiero echar una carta.
_____ 4. ¿Cómo puedo ayudarle señora?
¿Dónde tiene lugar? _______________________________
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, added to a test, or entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Another suggestion: Students can work in pairs and be assigned one conversation. They can add to the conversation orally or write a skit by writing more lines.