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.
Present tense -ar, -er, -ir personal questions matching practice (Regular verbs)
There are 3 infinitives: Hablar, Comer, Vivir and 8 questions with each infinitive.
Note: The questions are short and similar, as shown in the example below.
Example:
h. Yo hablo con mi amigo. / f. Él habla con Carlos / e. Nosotros hablamos en el café. / d. Ellas hablan con sus primos.
_____ 1. ¿Con quién hablas tú?
_____ 3. ¿Con quién habla Marcos?
_____ 6. ¿Con quién Tomás y Luis?
_____ 8. ¿Dónde hablan Uds.?
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry / exit slip, or review. It can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes.
Practice: Antes de / Después de + infinitive with reflexive verbs
Write a complete sentence in the template provided using antes de and después de. For the two infinitives provided for each sentence, do NOT conjugate the first infinitive. Conjugate the second infinitive only. The reflexive pronoun must match the infinitive and the conjugated verb. Note: If an infinitive does not have a reflexive pronoun, it is not required in the sentence.
*There are 8 sentences total. A structured template is included for student responses.
Example:
Desayunarse / Ducharse
Template: Antes de + Infinitive + Reflexive pronoun + Subject (Yo) + Reflexive pronoun + Conjugated verb
Answer: Antes de desayunarme, Yo me ducho.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Reflexive verbs: Personal questions matching practice with conjugation
Verbs included: Lavarse / Ponerse / Despertarse / Cepillarse / Vestirse / Afeitarse / Secarse / Desayunarse / Acostarse / Divertirse (10 total)
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the answer for each question. (10 total)
Example:
i. Nosotros nos vestimos en una camiseta y los jeans.
j. Yo me lavo las manos con jabón y agua.
_____ 1. ¿Con qué te lavas tú las manos?
Part 2: Write the correct conjugation of each reflexive verb used in part 1 except for the subjects (persons) used in the questions and answers. Include the appropriate reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se) and place it before the conjugated verb. Make stem changes, where needed. (10 total)
Example:
Lavarse: to wash oneself (Students will write the conjugation for Él / Ella / Ud. , Nosotros, Vosotros, Ellos / Ellas / Uds.) in the template provided.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
El hospital: Vocabulary practice
Complete each sentence using the appropriate word from the word bank
There are 13 sentences with 19 fill in the blanks.
cama / el médico / silla de ruedas / la enfermera / receta / muletas / ambulancia / inyección / camilla / radiografía / los pacientes / la sala de espera / operación / los rayos equis / la medicina / puntadas / farmacia / cirujano / quirófano
1. ____________________ trabaja en un hospital y da tratamiento a los ___________________.
La enfermera le pone una ______________________ al paciente.
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 5B of Realidades 2.
Practice: Preterit car gar zar verbs
For each verb type, complete the table with the conjugation of the Yo form in the preterit. Then, complete the blanks with the correct preterit conjugations.
For each verb type (-car, -gar, -zar) students will conjugate 6 verbs in the yo form and answer 6 fill in the blank sentences with different subjects.
Verbs included:
-CAR: Buscar, Sacar, Practicar, Tocar, Embarcar, Explicar
-GAR: Llegar, Jugar, Pagar, Entregar, Apagar, Investigar
-ZAR: Empezar, Comenzar, Almorzar, Rezar, Realizar, Lanzar
Note: English translation of each infinitive is provided.
Example:
-CAR verbs (c-qu spelling change in the Yo form)
Write the Yo preterit conjugation
Buscar (to look for) ___________
Sacar (to get / to take out) ___________
Practicar (to practice) _____________
Tú ________________ un libro ayer en la biblioteca. (buscar)
Marcos _____________ la basura anoche. (sacar)
Nosotros ___________________ en el gimnasio. (practicar)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Classroom objects with Estar + prepositions sentence practice
Translate each sentence using the elements in the template provided. (9 sentences total)
Example:
The backpack is under the desk.
Debajo del pupitre / La mochila / está
Template: Subject (Item) + Conjugation of Estar + Prepostion + Rest
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 2B of Realidades 1.
Mis clases: Writing practice
Complete each set of short sentences about your daily schedule. In the first blank, write the Yo form of tener (to have). Use a different class and a different adjective for each set from the word bank provided or come up with your own. Be sure that your adjective agrees in number and gender. In the last two blanks write the start and end time of each class in Spanish.
Students will write about 8 classes and their lunch period.
A word bank is included with a list of classes, adjectives, numbers, and info on how to tell clock time.
Example:
Note: All sentences are structured the same except for the period (primera, segunda etc). The sentence about the lunch period includes 3 blanks (time, where, and with whom).
En la primera hora yo ________________ la clase de ______________________.
La clase es _______________________ (adjective).
El / La profesor(a) es __________________________.
Hay _____________________ estudiantes.
La clase empieza _________________ y termina __________________.
Additional speaking activity (Pages 5-9)
This activity has the same guidelines and activity as the example above except students can also interview a classmate about each period with the questions provided after the complete their sentences.
Example:
¿Qué clase tienes tú en la primera hora? / 2. ¿Cómo es la clase? (Give 1 adjective) / 3. ¿Quién enseña la clase? (Quién: who / enseña: teaches) / 4. ¿Cuántos estudiantes hay en la clase? (Cuántos: how many) / 5. ¿A qué hora empieza la clase? / 6. ¿A qué hora termina la clase?
This practice can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes. It can be used with chapter 2A of Realidades 1. The speaking activity (pages 5-9) can be done in pairs or small groups.
The written practice can be assigned for classwork, homework, entry / exit slip, or added to a quiz / test.
Estar basic conjugation and questions practice
Page 1: Singular conjugations
Part 1: Complete with the stem and the appropriate verb ending .The stem is est.
(10 sentences total)
Example:
Subject + Stem + Ending + Rest
Yo + ________ + ________ + en la clase.
Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish using the clue provided in parenthesis. Write your answers in the template provided. (4 questions total)
Example:
¿Dónde estás tú? (en la clase)
Template: Subject (Yo) + Conjugation of Estar + Rest
Answer: Yo estoy en la clase.
Page 2: Same format as page 1 but with plural conjugations of Estar.
Note: The sentences and questions do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can also be used with chapter 2B of Realidades 1.
Classroom objects: Verb matching and fill in practice (Spanish)
Words included: La puerta / El sacapuntas / El escritorio / La mochila / La bandera / El teclado / El cartel / La pantalla / La computadora / La silla / El ratón / El reloj
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the classroom object / furniture that corresponds to each infinitive. (12 total)
Example:
j. El escritorio / l. La puerta
_____ 1. Entrar
_____ 2. Trabajar
Part 2: Complete each sentence with the correct word from the word bank provided.
*There are 4 sets with 3 sentences per set (12 total)
*The vocabulary words are the same 12 words from part 1
Word bank: carteles / puerta / escritorio
Los estudiantes entran por la ____________________
El profesor trabaja en su (his) _____________________
Hay muchos ______________________ en las paredes (walls) de la clase.
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 2B of Realidades 1.
Classroom items matching and fill in practice (Spanish)
Write the Spanish translation of each word using the word bank provided. Then, complete the sentences using the Spanish vocabulary words. Do not use the definite articles (el / la) in your sentences.
*There are 2 sets (5 sentences in the first set and 6 in the second set, for a total of 11 sentences).
Word bank (First set): el cartel / el sacapuntas / la computadora / el teclado / el bolígrafo / el lápiz
Word bank (Second set): la puerta / la mochila / la bandera / el reloj / el escritorio / la silla
Example:
Pencil / Pen (Write the English translation)
Yo escribo con un _________________ y un ____________________. (escribo: I write)
Yo uso el ____________________ cuando uso la computadora.
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 2B of Realidades 1.
AR verbs: Yes / No questions guided practice (Present tense)
Answer each question with a yes (sí) and no (no) in a complete sentence. Write your answers in the template provided.
Verbs included: Hablar, Comprar, Practicar, Estudiar, Mirar, Esuchar, Visitar, Ayudar
There are 8 questions total. A structured template is provided for student answers, making it ideal for Spanish 1 students.
*A table with -ar verb endings and the question / answer chart (If the subject of the question is tú, the subject of the answer is yo) are included for reference.
¿Hablas tú con Carlos? (hablar: to speak)
Template: Yes + Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Template: No + Subject + No + Conjugated verb + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Ser: Guided question and answer practice (Present tense)
Write each question and answer using the elements in the template provided. (10 total)
tú / Cómo / eres
Template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject
simpático y estudioso / soy / Yo
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ser + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 4-6.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Students can also do the practice orally in pairs or small groups. It is ideal for Spanish 1 students.
Ser: Basic questions matching practice
Write the correct letter of the answer for each question. (16 total)
Example:
l. Es lunes.
b. Español, claro!
p. Yo soy José Ruiz.
e. Soy de México.
_____ 1. ¿Quién eres tú?
_____ 8. ¿Cuál es tu clase favorito(a)?
_____ 9. ¿Qué día es hoy?
_____ 16. ¿De dónde eres tú?
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used in Spanish 1 during the first semester. It can be used as classwork, homework, review, bell ringer, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Classroom objects: Questions with Estar prepositions
Part 1: Matching (Write the correct letter of the translation for each preposition)
*10 total
g. next to / j. between
_____ 1. Entre
_____ 2. Al lado de
Part 2: Answer each question using the clue in parenthesis. Write your answers in the template provided. Hint: The subject is italicized.
11 questions total
Example:
¿Dónde está el reloj? (entre los carteles)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Estar + Location + Rest
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 2B of Realidades 1.
AR, ER, IR Present tense questions matching practice (Regular verbs)
For each verb type, there are 8 information questions. (24 total)
Example:
-AR verbs
_____ 1. ¿Con quién hablas tú en la clase? A. Tú hablas con José. B. Yo hablo con mi amigo.
-ER verbs
_____ 1. ¿Qué comes tú? A. Carlos come una pizza. B. Yo como una ensalada.
-IR verbs
_____ 1. ¿Qué escribes tú? A. Yo escribo la tarea. B. Ud. escribe el email.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes.
Basic subject and verb identification practice (Spanish)
Write S for subject and V for conjugated verb
Subject means what the sentence is about (who or what) and can refer to people, places, and objects. Verb means “action”(ex: He speaks, You walk, They are).
*There are 26 total
*Only Ser, Estar, and regular -ar verbs are used, making it ideal for Spanish 1.
Yo _____ hablo ____
¿eres _____ tú _______ estudiante?
Elena _____ estudia ______
enseña ______ El profesor ________
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Go verbs mini paragraphs with questions practice
Complete each paragraph with the correct conjugation using the word bank provided. Then, answer the four question from the paragraph in a complete sentence in the present tense. Your answers should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). No on-line translators or unauthorized resources.
Verbs included: Hacer, Poner, Salir, Traer, Oir, Tener, Venir, Decir (8 total)
Example:
Hacer: to do / to make
Word bank: hacen / hacéis / hace / haces / hago
Yo (1) ___________ mi tarea. ¿Qué (2) ____________ tú? ¿Qué (3) ____________ él?
¿Qué (4) ____________ vosotros? ¿Qué (5) ____________ Ellos?
Answer key is included on pages 4-5 for conjugations only. For the questions, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also do questions #2-5 orally in pairs or small groups.
Present, Preterit, Imperfect conjugation and questions practice
Complete the verb table with the conjugations and answer the questions in a complete sentence using the appropriate tenses (Present, Preterit, Imperfect).
Verbs included:
-AR: Hablar, Comprar, Mirar
-ER: Aprender, Correr, Leer
-IR: Escribir, Salir, Vivir
Irregular verbs: Ser, Ir, Dar, Ver, Hacer
Example:
Conjugate Hablar (Present), Comprar (Preterit), Mirar (Imperfect) for all 6 persons in the verb table.
¿Con quién hablas tú cada día?
¿Qué compró Marcos ayer?
¿Qué programa miraban Uds. de niños (as children)? (Program name can be in English)
Answer key is included for the conjugations only. For the personal questions, student answers will vary.
Pages 1-6 are the practice and pages 7-10 are the answer key.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review before a test or exam, quiz / test, entry / exit slip (broken into smaller sections), or as part of your sub plans.
Stem change verbs present tense mini practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the conjugation. Then, conjugate the infinitive in the present tense, making stem changes as needed. Note: There is no stem change in the nosotros and vosotros conjugations.
Verbs included (matching section)
E-IE: Empezar, Entender, Mentir
O-UE: Contar, Volver, Morir
E-I: Pedir
U-UE: Jugar
Verbs included for conjugations (Students will write conjugations for all persons)
E-IE: Pensar, Querer, Preferir
O-UE: Almorzar, Poder, Dormir
E-I: Repetir
Example:
E-IE stem change verbs
Empezar: to start / to begin
_____ 1. Yo _____ 4. Nosotros a. Empiezan d. Empiezas
_____ 2. Tú _____ 5. Vosotros b. Empezáis e. Empezamos
_____ 3. Él / Ella / Ud. _____ 6. Ellos / Ellas / Uds. c. Empieza f. Empiezo
Conjugate Pensar for all 6 persons.
Part 2: Write 8 original sentences with 8 of the aforementioned verbs using the guidelines provided.
Answer key is included for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
Pages 1-4 are the practice and pages 5-8 are the answer key.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry / exit slip, or as part of your sub plans.
Regular preterit small practice: Conjugations and questions
Conjugate each infinitive in the preterit. Then, answer the questions in a complete sentence.
*For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), students will conjugate 6 different infinitives. All 6 persons included (one subject per infinitive). Then, students will answers 5 personal information questions. A structured template is provided for student responses.
*A table with -ar, -er,-ir preterit endings is included for reference.
Page 1: -AR verbs
*Conjugate: comprar, trabjajar, ayudar, mirar, escuchar, bailar
*Answer 5 personal questions with 5 of the aforementioned infinitives.
Page 2: -ER verbs
Conjugate: comer, aprender, vender, volver, correr
*Answer 5 personal questions with 5 of the aforementioned infinitives.
Page 3: -IR verbs
Conjugate: vivir, escribir, salir, recibir, decidir, abrir
*Answer 5 personal questions with 5 of the aforementioned infinitives.
The English translation of each infinitive is provided next to every personal question.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6 for conjugations only. Student answers will vary for the personal questions.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.