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.
Go verbs present subjunctive matching and fill in practice
Verbs included: hacer, poner, decir, venir, oir, tener, caer, valer, traer, salir (10 total)
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the conjugations for every verb. (10 total)
Example:
g. ponga, pongas, ponga, pongamos, pongáis, pongan
i. haga, hagas, haga, hagamos, hagáis, hagan
____ 1. Hacer (to do/ to make)
Part 2: Complete each sentence using the correct present subjunctive conjugation by choosing the right verb from part 1. (10 total)
Example:
Yo quiero que tú ____________ a mi casa a las tres. (answer: vengas)
La profesora manda que los estudiantes ____________ la tarea. (answer: hagan)
Answer key is included on page 2.
Practice: Volver v Devolver (present tense)
Part 1: Write the present tense conjugations of volver and devolver for all six persons.
Part 2: Complete each set of sentences with the correct conjugation of volver or devolver. Note: Two sentences will require the infinitive (do not conjugate).
There are 14 sentences total
Example:
Yo __________ a mi casa a las cuatro.
Yo __________ un libro a la biblioteca.
Answer key is included on page 2.
Length: 2 pages including answer key
Practice: Saber, Conocer, Volver, Devolver
This is a worksheet to practice the differences between saber, conocer, volver, and devolver
Complete each set of sentences using the correct verb conjugation from the word bank. (28 sentences total separated by verb conjugations (yo, tu, el etc). The last four sentences will require the infinitive.
Example:
Word bank: sé / conozco / vuelvo / devuelvo
Yo _________ hablar español.
Yo __________ a Roberto.
Yo ___________ a casa a las tres después de la escuela.
Yo ___________ el libro después de leer.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip (broken up over a few days)
Preterit v Imperfect clue words and identification practice
For each set of sentences, follow these guidelines:
In the first blank, write the correct Spanish translation of the clue word in parenthesis using the word bank.
In the second blank, write P if the sentence is preterit or I if the sentence is imperfect.
*There are 20 sentences total. Answer key is included on page 2.
Example:
Word bank: Cada noche / Ayer / Cada día / Anoche
(Yesterday) ______________ yo hablé con mi amigo. ______
(Last night) ______________ tú estudiaste por dos horas. _____
(Every day) ______________ yo jugaba con mis amigos. _____
(Every night) _______________ yo miraba la tele con mi hermano. _____
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections).
Length: 2 pages including answer key
Practice: Tener or ir (present tense)
Complete each set of sentences with the conjugations of tener or ir using the word bank.
There are 24 sentences total grouped by subject (yo, tu, el etc)
Example:
Word bank: tengo, voy
Yo ___________ una casa grande.
Yo ___________ a la casa de mi amigo.
Yo ___________ que hacer mi tarea.
Yo ___________ a jugar con mis amigos.
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Verb and subject practice (Spanish)
This is a practice on finding subjects and conjugating -ar, -er, -ir verbs in the present tense.
There are 30 sentences total (10 -ar, 10 - er, and 10 -ir)
For every sentence, write the subject or subject pronoun. Then, write the present tense conjugation of the verb in parenthesis.
Part 1: -ar verbs / Part 2: -er verbs / Part 3: -ir verbs
Example:
Yo (hablar) con mi amigo.
Subject: __________ Verb conjugation: ______________
Yo (comer) una pizza.
Subject: __________ Verb conjugation: ______________
Yo (escribir) un email.
Subject: __________ Verb conjugation: ______________
Notes on subject pronouns and how to conjugate -ar, -er, -ir verbs are provided. For each part, a table with verb endings is also included.
Pages 1-4 are the practice and pages 5-8 are the answer key
This practice can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes. It can be used for classwork, homework, study guide, review, quiz, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections).
Present tense and ir + a + infinitive practice
Complete each set of sentences using these guidelines:
In the first blank (#1), choose and write the correct present tense conjugation using the word bank.
In the second blank (#2), write the correct present tense of conjugation of ir (to go)
In the third blank (#3), choose and write the correct infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) using the word bank.
There are 10 sentences total.
Note: A table with conjugations of ir and present tense endings of -ar, -er, and -ir verbs is included for reference.
Example:
Word bank: escribe / hablar / comes / escribir / hablo / comer
Yo (1) ___________ con José. Mañana yo (2) __________ a (3) ______________ con Luis.
Tú (1) ___________ pizza. Esta noche tú (2) ___________ a _______________ una hamburguesa.
Él (1) ____________ un email. Mañana él (2) ___________ a _______________ un informe.
Answer key is included on page 3.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Length: 3 pages including answer key
Imperfect tense sentence practice (-ar, -er, -ir verbs)
Write each sentence in the correct order in the template provided. Note: The verb must be conjugated in the imperfect.
There are 10 sentences for every verb type (-ar, -er, -ir) for a total of 30 sentences. A structred template is provided for students to write their sentences.
A table with -ar, -er, -ir verb endings is also included for reference.
Note: All sentences are about habitual actions
Example:
Yo / hablar / cada día / con mis amigos
Marcos / por lo general / correr / con sus hermanos
A veces / pedir / vosotros / la comida Mexicana
This practice can be used when students are first introduced to the imperfect. It can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections).
Pages 1-6 are the practice and pages 7-12 are the answer key.
AR verbs present tense paragraph (Subject and verb practice in Spanish)
This is a practice on finding the subject and conjugating regular -ar present tense verbs, ideally for Spanish 1 students.
For each paragraph, complete the template with the subject (person), verb stem of the infinitive (-ar), verb ending, and present tense conjugation.
There are 2 paragraphs. Paragraph 1 (singular forms) with 7 sentences, and paragraph 2 (plural forms) with 9 sentences.
A table with -ar present tense endings is provided prior to the paragraph. Brief notes on how to conjugate an infinitive are also included.
Example:
(1)Yo (hablar) con la profesora. (2) Tú (tocar) la guitarra. (3) Ud (practica) los deportes.
Page 1: Paragraph 1 (singular forms), Page 2 : Paragraph 2 (plural forms). Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Practice: Questions with tener que infinitive
There are 11 questions total. All questions are the same (see example below) but with different subjects.
For each question, follow these guidelines:
Choose a different infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) from the list below and use it in your answer.
Answer each question in a complete sentence in the template provided.
After the infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir), add 2-3 words to expand on your answer. Be sure that your answer makes sense.
The list of infinitives includes the English translation (Ex: hablar: to speak)
Example of question:
¿Qué tienes que hacer tú?
Length: 2 pages
Practice: Ir (present, preterit, and imperfect tenses)
Complete each set of sentences in the present, preterit, or imperfect tenses using the word bank provided.
There are 24 sentences total grouped by subject (yo, tu, el, etc).
Example:
Word bank: fui / voy / iba
Yo __________ a mi casa.
Anoche yo __________ al cine con amigos.
Muchas veces yo _________ al parque con mis amigos.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Preterit paragraph conjugation and clue words practice (-ar, -er, -ir verbs)
Students will read 3 paragraphs (1 -ar, 1 -er, and 1 -ir) and do the following:
For each paragraph, complete the following in the template provided.
Write the Spanish translation of the italicized clue word using the word bank
Write the subject (person, place, or thing)
Write the preterit conjugation of the -ar verb in parenthesis
Page 1: -Ar verbs / Page 2: -Er verbs / Page 3: -Ir verbs
Each paragraph has 10 sentences. Note: Sentences do not link to any vocabulary or theme. Only regular verbs are used in the paragraphs.
A word bank is included with clue words (ayer, anoche etc) and -ar, -er, -ir verb endings are provided.
Example:
-AR verbs
(1)Yesterday yo (hablar) con mi amigo. (2) Last night tú (estudiar) en tu casa. (3) Once Ud (cantar) en el coro. (4) Last week él (bailar) con sus amigos. (5) This morning ella (desayunar) en la cocina. (6) Last Monday nosotros (mirar) la tele por dos horas.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6.
This practice can be used as students are being introduced to the preterit. It can also be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections).
Matching practice: Reflexive verbs with infinitive
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the Spanish translation. (10 sentences)
Example:
d. Las chicas van a maquillarse / h. Yo necesito lavarme la cara por la mañana.
___ 1. I need to wash my face in the morning.
Part 2: Write the correct letter of the reflexive pronoun for every sentence. (7 total)
Example:
c. me e. nos
____1. Yo _____ necesito lavar las manos.
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
El museo de arte: Reading conversation
Marcos went to the art museum and his younger sister Lola is asking him questions about his visit. Complete their conversation using the appropriate vocabulary word using the word bank.
*The conversation is in the present tense except the first two lines.
oro / plata / hechos (facts) / museo de arte / muralista / exhibición / pincel / obras / grandes / cuadros / murales / conocidos (well known) / paleta / colores / madera (wood) / piedra / pinturas / mensaje / gira (tour) / esculturas / pintor / escultor
Example:
Lola: ¿A dónde fuiste tú ayer?
Marcos: Yo fui al (1)____________________________ en la ciudad.
Lola: ¿Qué hay en el museo?
Marcos: Hay (2) ______________ , (3) ____________, y (4) ____________ en la pared.
There are 22 fill in the blanks. Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used with chapter 2A of Realidades 3. It can be used as classwork, homework, or quiz.
Length: 4 pages including answer key
Preterit imperfect identification practice
In the template provided complete the following:
In column 1, copy the clue word from the list below (A list of 27 clue words and preterit /imperfect conjugations is provided).
In column 2, indicate if the clue word is preterit or imperfect (write P or I)
In column 3, write the subject, and in column 4, write the conjugation (preterit or imperfect)
Part 1: Complete the preterit / imperfect identification table with the guidelines above.
Part 2: Write 10 original sentences (5 preterit and 5 imperfect) using the guidlines and template provided.
Answer key is included on page 4 for part 1 only (clue words and tense indication: preterit or imperfect). For column 3, 4, and part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or study guide. Students can also do this practice in pairs or small groups.
Preterit v Imperfect: Matching practice with simultaneous and interrupting actions
Write the correct letter of the conjugation for every sentence.
Part 1: Simultaneous actions (two actions on-going at the same time) / 6 sentences total (all with mientras)
Example:
f. nadábamos / caminaban e. hablaba / jugaba
__ 1. Yo (hablar) por teléfono mientras mi hermano (jugar) un videojuego.
Part 2: An action in progess interrupted / 6 sentences total (all with cuando)
Example:
d. compartías / llegó f. charlaba / llamó
__ 1. Yo (charlar) con mi padre cuando mi amigo me (llamar).
Part 3: Simultaneous actions and actions in progress interrupted (6 sentences total)
Example:
f. vendían / oyeron e. escuchaban / enseñaba
__ 1. Los alumnos (escuchar) mientras la profesora (enseñar).
__ 3. Juan y Roberto (vender) frutas cuando ellos (oír) las noticias.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections).
Practice: Impersonal se
Write the correct form of the verb (singular or plural) and place “se” in front of the conjugated verb. Make stem changes, where needed.
There are 15 sentences total and answer key is included on page 2.
Example:
En España _____________________ español. (hablar)
En la clase _____________________ usar los teléfonos. (prohíbir)
En la zapatería _____________________ los zapatos. (vender)
Length: 2 pages including answer key.
Regular preterit intro reading practice
Read the phrases on what the following people did last week. Then, answer the questions in a complete sentence in the preterit.
There are 10 questions total. Note: Only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used in the phrases.
*All questions are with hacer in the preterit
Example:
Tú: hablar con mis amigos
Ud: escribir un email
¿Qué hiciste tú?
Yo________________________________________________________________
¿Qué hizo Ud?
Yo ______________________________________________________________
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, exit slip, or as part of your sub plans.
Length: 4 pages including answer key
Imperfect tense basic reading activity
This is a basic reading practice / activity that students can do when they are introduced to the imperfect.
Read the information about Paula’s childhood and then answer the questions that follow in complete sentences in the imperfect tense.
There are 14 questions total and answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or used as part of your sub plans. Students can also do this activity orally in pairs.
Preview:
Paula
Edad: cinco años
Descripción física: baja, rubia, tenía ojos azules
Personalidad: simpática, un poca traviesa
Domicilio (residence): El pueblo de “los barcos” en México
Answer in a complete sentence in the imperfect tense. All questions refer to the information above.
¿Cómo era Paula? (Give 3 things)
¿Cuántos años tenía Paula?
Length: 4 pages including answer key
Imperfect tense practice: Mini conversations on uses
Complete each mini conversation with the correct conjugation of the imperfect tense.
This is a practice on the uses of the imperfect tense with 22 mini conversations. The conversations(s) is / are grouped by uses: habitual action, weather, time, day / date, personality / description, emotion, clothing, desire, description of names, description of place, age.
Example:
Habitual actions
Marcos: ¿Qué hacías tú todos los días cuando eras niño?
Luis: Yo ____________ con mis amigos. (jugar)
Marcos: ¿A dónde iba tú familia cada sábado?
Luis: Mi familia __________ a la iglesia. (ir)
Marcos: ¿Qué programa veían Uds en la tele cada noche?
Luis: Nosotros ________________ “la nueva familia.” (ver)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.