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.
Preterit or imperfect selection practice
Write the correct letter of the conjugation for each sentence. (20 sentences total)
Example:
____ 1. Ayer yo __________ con mi amigo. a. hablé b. hablaba
____ 2. De niño José __________ mucho en el parque. a. jugaba b. jugó
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Go verbs fast practice (present tense)
Verbs included: hacer, poner, caer, salir, decir, tener, venir, oir (8 total)
Part 1: For each infinitive, complete with the appropriate stem and ending. (A structured template is provided for students to write the stems and endings)
Part 2: One personal question with each of the -go verbs mentioned above. Note: All conjugations are in the tu conjugation.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6 for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Imperfect tense fast review practice
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), write the stem and the appropriate verb ending.
There are 6 -ar, 6- er, and 6 -ir infinitives. A structured template is provided.
For irregular verbs (ser, ir, ver), students will write the correct letter of the conjugation.
A table with -ar, -er, -ir imperfect tense endings is also included.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Preterit tense: -ar, -er, -ir verbs fast review
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), write the stem and the appropriate verb ending.
There are 6 -ar, 6- er, and 6 -ir infinitives. A structured template is provided.
Students will also answer 6 personal questions (2 questions for each infinitive type: -ar, -er, -ir).
A table with -ar, -er, -ir preterit tense endings is also included.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Student answers will vary for the personal questions.
This practice can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), write the stem and the appropriate verb ending.
There are 6 -ar, 6- er, and 6 -ir infinitives. A structured template is provided.
Only regular -ar, -er, -ir infinitives are used.
Students will also answer 3 personal questions in the tu conjugation (one question for each infinitive type: -ar, -er, -ir)
A table with -ar, -er, -ir present tense endings is also included.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Student answers will vary for the personal questions.
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Gustar quick practice (Present tense)
For each subject, complete the template using the appropriate indirect object pronoun and the correct form of gustar.
There are 10 subjects total and 3 sentences for each subject (30 sentences total). A structured template is provided for student responses. All answers will be gusta or gustan.
A table with indirect object pronouns is also included.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, quick review, entry or exit slip.
Mis clases al fin del año (End of school year preterit activity)
As the school year winds down, reflect on your classes and write down one thing you liked or enjoyed. Complete each sentence in the preterit (past) tense. For subjects you can use yo, nosotros, los estudiantes, or el / la profesor (a). (6 sentences total)
*A list of helpful words is provided and students can also come up with their own to complete each sentence.
En la clase de inglés me gustó mucho cuando ________________________
Note: All sentences are structured similarly with either me gustó,
me divertí , me encantó and only the calsses will differ.
Students will also write 3 preterit sentences about this favorite teacher this year.
This practice can be used in Spanish 2 and up.
Length: 2 pages
Preterit v imperfect quick practice
For each sentence, write the Spanish translation of the clue word (yesterday, every day etc) using the word bank provided. Then, conjugate the verb in the preterit or imperfect tenses based on the clue word. Write your answers in the template provided.
There are 12 sentences total. A structured template is provided. Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Verbs included: (Preterit): hablar, comer, salir, ir, ver, hacer / (Imperfect): jugar, leer, escribir, ser, dar, hacer
Example:
Clue word + subject + infinititive + rest
Yesterday + yo + hablar + con mi amigo.
Student response: Clue word (Spanish) + Yo + conjugation + rest
Ayer + yo + hablé + con mi amigo.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Irregular preterit verbs short practice
Verbs included: dar, ir, ser, ver / hacer, venir, querer / andar, estar, tener, poner, poder, saber / decir, traer, conducir
Part 1: Write the missing preterit conjugations of dar, ir, ser, ver (A table is provided with all 6 persons)
Part 2: Write the correct letter of the irregular stem for each verb. Then, conjugate each infinitive in the table provided. (Students will complete the table for all 6 persons). There are 12 verbs total.
Example:
I stem verbs
____ 1. Hacer (to do / to make) a. quis
____ 2. Querer (to try to) b. vin
____ 3. Venir (to come) c. hic
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Sentence completion with infinitive, present, preterit, and imperfect tenses (No on-line translators)
In the first blank, write I if the sentence requires infinitive, T if requires preterit, IMP if it requires imperfect, and P if it requires present tense.
Complete each set of sentences with different conjugated verbs (present, preterit, imperfect) and an infinitive. Then, add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Do not repeat any conjugated verbs or infinitives. Your sentence must make sense and should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over).
There are 5 sets total.
Example:
Set 1
_____ 1. Me gusta _____________________ + ____________________________
_____ 2. Ayer yo _____________________ + ______________________________
_____ 3. Cada día tú _____________________ + _________________________
_____ 4. Cuando vuevle a casa, Marcos _____________________ + ____________
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for the identification part (first blank only: I, IMP, T, P). Student answers will vary.
For Spanish 2 and 3 classes, this practice can be used a review before an exam or as classwork, homework, entry or exit slip.
El arte: Sentence completion practice
Complete each sentence in the present tense using appropriate vocabulary relating to art, as needed. Add at least 4 or more words to complete each sentence. Avoid repetition (using the same words over and over).
A list of helpful words is provided if students want to use them. (See below)
Helpful words:
ser + de + material type: what something is made out of / sobre, de: about / realista: realistic / surrealista: surrealistic / sencillo (a): plain / moderno (a): modern / complicado (a): complicated / hay: there is / there are / la entrada: ticket / la exhibición: exhibition / mezclar: to mix / crear: to create / dar una gira: to give a tour / el (la) guía: guide / la gente: people / el rey: king / la reina: queen / por: through / muy conocido (a): well-known / la piedra: stone / el oro: gold / la plata: silver / la obra de arte: work of art
El artista pinta __________________________________
En el taller el artista _____________________________
En la pared (wall) _________________________________
El tema de la pintura es_________________________
El pintor usa ___________________________________
Note: The last sentence #27 will require the preterit tense. A list of helpful words (vocab related to art) is provided if students want to use them.
This practice can be used with chapter 2A of Realidades 3.
Length: 2 pages
Ir a infinitive quick practice
Complete each sentence with the conjugation of ir and the infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) provided. Then, add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense. (10 sentences total)
A structured template is provided for students to write their sentences.
Conjugation: voy / infinitive: hablar (to speak)
Template: Subject (Yo) + conjugation of ir + a + infinitive + add 2-3 words
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Length: 2 pages
Tener que infinitive quick practice
Complete each sentence with the conjugation of tener and the infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) provided. Then, add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense. (10 sentences total)
A structured template is provided.
Conjugation: tengo / infinitive: hablar (to speak)
Template: Subject (Yo) + conjugation of tener + que + infinitive + add 2-3 words
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Length: 2 pages
Las clases with ir a and tener que infinitive
For each class, complete the sentence with ir + a + infinitive (going to do something) and tener + que + infinitive (to have to do something) using the word bank provided or come up with your own responses, as long as they are logical.
A structured template is provided for student responses.
Word bank: (use in any order as long as they match the class) Do not repeat any answers.
leer una novela / solucionar los problemas / escribir un ensayo / usar una calculadora / hacer un experimento / escribir un informe del presidente / aprender de la cultura hispana / aprender sobre las plantas / hacer una investigación / correr en el campo / conversar en español / jugar al fútbol
Note: For each class, there is a different subject (person).
Example:
En la clase de inglés
Ir + a + infinitive: ___________________
Tener + que + infinitive: _________________
Answer: Yo voy a leer una novela.
Yo tengo que escribir un ensayo.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Student answers will vary.
This practice can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Tener que infinitive structured practice
Translate each set of sentences using tener + que + infinitive in the template provided.
There are 7 sets total. Each set has 3 sentences using 3 infinitives (1 -ar, 1 -er, 1- ir).
A structured template is provided for students to write their sentences. Note: The subject will the same for all sentences in each set.
Answer key is included on pages 4-7.
Example: Set 1
I have to speak. (hablar: to speak)
I have to eat. (comer: to eat)
I have to write. (escribir: to write)
This practice is ideal for students in Spanish 1. It can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip (broken into sections).
Ir a infinitive structured practice
Translate each set of sentences using ir + a + infinitive in the template provided.
There are 7 sets total. Each set has 3 sentences using 3 infinitives (1 -ar, 1 -er, 1- ir).
A structured template is provided for students to write their sentences. Note: The subject will the same for all sentences in each set.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6.
Example: Set 1
I am going to speak. (hablar: to speak)
I am going to eat. (comer: to eat)
I am going to write. (escribir: to write)
This practice is ideal for students in Spanish 1. It can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip (broken into sections).
Future tense with ir a infinitive matching practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the conjugation. (20 total)
Example:
t. van a tener / tendrán
p. voy a hablar / hablaré
____ 1. Hablar (Yo)
____ 10. Tener (Uds.)
Write what the following people are going to do tomorrow and what they will do next year. Use ir + a + infinitive and the future tense. Use a different infinitive for ir + a + infinitive and a different conjugated verb in the future tense. Add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over) No on-line translators. (6 total)
Example:
Mañana yo ______________ + a + ______________________________________
El año próximo yo __________________________________________________
Answer key is included for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
Length: 3 pages including answer key
Present, Preterit, Imperfect tenses conjugation and questions practice
Part 1: Complete each table with the missing conjugations. (All 6 persons included for all tenses)
Verbs included: hablar, comer, vivir, ser, ir, ver, dar, hacer (8 total)
Part 2: Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish in the tense of the question (present, preterit, imperfect). There are 8 questions total.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or as part of your sub plans.
Pages 1-4 are the practice.
Present tense and present subjunctive conjugation practice
Write the correct conjugation and make stem and spelling changes, where needed. (30 verbs total)
Verbs included: regular, irregular, -go , stem change, and spelling change (-car, -gar, -zar).
Answer key is included on page 2.
Imperfect tense: La hora (clock time) and (el tiempo) sentence completion practice
Part 1: La hora (clock time): Complete using a different conjugated verb in the preterit in the first blank and add 3-4 words in the second blank to expand on the sentence. Your sentences must make sense. No on-line translators. (10 total)
Note: A list of verbs is provided for the students or they can come up with their own.
Example:
Era la una de la tarde cuando yo ___________________ + ________________
Part 2: El tiempo (weather): Complete each sentence with a different weather expression in the imperfect using the list provided. All verbs must be conjugated in the 3rd person singular (él / ella / Ud.) form.
List: Hacer calor / Estar nublado etc
El día de mi cumpleaños ____________________________________________
El día del partido de béisbol _____________________________________
Length: 2 pages