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.
El centro comercial mini conversations
Paco and his friends are at a shopping mall “El sol”. His friends are shopping at different stores, but Paco is hanging out at the food court. He is texting his friends to see what store they are at, what they are doing, and how they are going to pay for their purchases. Complete their mini conversations using the word bank provided.(5 conversations total, each with a different store)
Example:
Word bank
First blank: una zapatería , una tienda de ropa
Second blank: Comprar unas raquetas de tenis , Probarse (o-ue) una blusa y una falda
Third blank: el efectivo , Apple Pay
Conversación # 1
Paco: Tina, ¿Dónde estás?
Tina: Estoy en “La moda de hoy”.
Paco: ¿Qué es?
Tina: Es ________________________________________. (Type of store)
Paco: ¿Qué haces tú?
Tina: Yo _________________________________________.
Creo que voy a comprarlas.
Paco: ¿Cómo vas a pagar?
Tina: Yo voy a pagar con _________________________________________.
Note: All conversations are structured similarly as shown above.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. 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 2B of Realidades 2.
I-Y preterit verbs basic structured practice
For each infinitive, write the stem and the appropriate preterit ending in the template provided.
Verbs inlcluded:
Page 1: Leer, Caer, Oir
Page 2 (-UIR verbs): Construir, Distribuir, Influir
*There are 6 sentences for each verb.
Example:
Template: Subject + Stem + Ending + Rest
Yo _____ / _____ un libro.
Tú _____ / _____ una revista.
Él _____ / _____ el letrero.
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 when students are first introduced to I-Y preterit verbs.
Preterit basic conjugation practice (Regular verbs)
For each infinitive type (-AR,- ER, -IR), follow the model shown and write the stem, preterit ending, and verb conjugation in the template provided.
*All 6 persons included.
Infinitives included in the model: Hablar, Comer, Vivir
Infinitives that students will conjugate: Escuchar, Aprender, Escribir
Template: Subject + Stem + Verb ending + Conjugation
Ex: Hablar: Yo + habl + é : Hablé
Page 1: -Ar verbs / Page 2: -Er verbs / Page 3: -Ir verbs
Answer key is included on pages 4-6.
This practice can be used when students are first introduced to the preterit. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, entry / exit slip.
El centro comercial mini conversations (Preterit tense)
Yesterday, Paco and his friends went to the shopping mall “El sol”. After dropping off his friends, Paco went to a nearby park. While his friends were shopping at different stores, Paco texted his friends to see what store they were at, what they did, and how they paid for their purchases. However, his text messages never went through due to a problem with the cell phone tower. Today, he is texting them again asking for the information he wanted yesterday. Complete their mini conversations using the word bank provided.
Word bank
First blank: una zapatería , una tienda de ropa
Second blank: Comprar unas raquetas de tenis , Probarse (o-ue) una blusa y una falda
Third blank: el efectivo , Apple Pay
Conversación # 1
Paco: Tina, ¿Dónde estuviste a las once de la mañana ayer?
Tina: Estuve en “La moda de hoy”.
Paco: No comprendo. ¿A qué tipo de tienda fuiste tú?
Tina: Yo fui a ________________________________________. (Type of store)
Paco: ¿Qué hiciste tú?
Tina: Yo _________________________________________.
Yo decidí comprarlas.
Paco: ¿Cómo pagaste tú?
Tina: Yo pagué con _______________________________________.
Note: All conversations are structured similarly as shown above.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. 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 2B of Realidades 2.
Reflexive verbs preterit matching practice
Write the correct letter of the preterit conjugation.
*18 infinitives total (regular and stem change included)
Example:
q. me vestí / te vestiste / se vistió / nos vestimos / os vestisteis / se vistieron
p. me lavé / te lavaste / se lavó / nos lavamos / os lavasteis / se lavaron
_____ 1. Lavarse
_____ 7. Vestirse
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Ir and tener que infinitive super mini practice
Complete each set of sentences using the word bank provided. For the first blank in each sentence use the correct conjugation of ir and tener.
*There are 6 sets total with 2 sentences each (12 total) and two personal questions at the end.
Example:
Word bank: estudiar / voy / tengo / hablar
Yo ________ a ______________con mi amigo.
Yo ___________ que _____________ en la biblioteca.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Hacer, Dar, Ir, Ver present and preterit practice
For each infinitive, write the present and preterit conjugations using the word bank provided. Then, complete each sentence with the present and preterit conjugation. *There are 6 sentences total for each verb with two blanks each (present and preterit).
Example:
Hacer: to do, to make
*Students will complete a verb table using the conjugations below
Present tense conjugation
Word bank: hacen, hacéis, hago, haces, hacemos, hace
Preterit tense conjugation
Word bank: hizo, hice, hicimos, hicieron, hicisteis, hiciste
Hoy yo ______________ mi tarea. Anoche yo _______________ mis quehaceres.
Hoy tú ______________ el proyecto. La semana pasada tú ________________ cola para el concierto.
Hoy Marcos ________________ un viaje a Florida. El verano pasado él ______________ un viaje a México.
Page 1: Hacer / Page 2: Dar / Page 3: Ir / Page 4: Ver
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or as part of your sub plans.
Los lugares: Mini conversations present tense practice
Today, Marcos is running several errands at various places in his town. His younger sister Tina keeps texting him every 15 minutes or so to find out where he is at and what he is doing. Complete their conversation using the correct present tense conjugation of Estar and what Marcos is doing by choosing the appropriate phrase from the word bank below. Note: All infinitives in the word bank must be conjugated in the present tense. If there are two verbs, conjugate both.
*There are 10 conversations total. All conversations are structured the same; only the place will vary.
Word bank: llenar el tanque con gasolina / cobrar un cheque y depositar dinero / echar una carta y comprar los sellos / comprar el pan y los vegetales / hablar con mi médico / recoger (g-j) mi receta / buscar un baloncesto / buscar los nuevos jeans / ver una película / comer con mis amigos
Example:
Hora: 10:00 am
Tina: ¿Dónde estás tú?
Marcos: Yo ______________ en el banco. (Estar)
Tina: ¿Qué haces tú?
Marcos: Yo ______________________________________________
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Students can do the practice orally in pairs or small groups. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Los lugares identification and purchase practice
Part 1: Using the word bank below, write the name of the place where each line would be heard. (15 total)
Sample:
Word bank: la tienda de electrodomésticos / la librería / la joyería / el centro comercial / la zapatería / el correo / la tienda de ropa / el restaurante / la tienda de equipo deportivo / el consultorio/ el supermercado / la estación de servicio / el almacén / la tienda de descuentos / la farmacia
Tenemos una colección de libros de ciencia ficción. __________________
Señora, ¿Qué tipo de vestido busca Ud.? ________________
Part 2: Write the letter of the place where each item or service would be purchased. (15 total) * Places are the same as the word bank above.
m. La joyería / g. La librería
_____ 1. La novela, La revista
_____ 2. La pulsera, El collar
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip. It can also be used with chapters 2B and 3A of Realidades 2.
Los lugares description matching and fill in practice
Part 1: Read each description and write the correct letter of the place. (12 total)
j. La iglesia / La sinagoga / El templo / La mezquita
l. El banco
_____ 1. Depositar o cobrar un cheque y sacar dinero
_____ 2. Rezar
Part 2: Complete each sentence with the correct place using the word bank provided. (12 total)
mezquita / centro comercial / consultorio / servicio / farmacia / iglesia / estación / museo / banco / tienda / hospital / equipo deportivo / supermercado / cine
Yo compro mi medicina en la _______________________.
Cada sábado José reza (prays) en la ___________________________.
*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.
Future tense and present tense practice (Spanish)
For each infinitive write the Yo conjugation in the present tense in the first blank. Then, write the correct letter of the future tense conjugations in the second blank. (17 total)
*All 12 irregular verbs are included.
Example:
o. sabré, sabrás, sabrá, sabremos, sabréis, sabrán
i. hablaré, hablarás, hablará, hablaremos, hablaréis, hablarán
___________________ 1. Hablar (Yo) ____
___________________ 4. Saber (Yo) ____
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Los quehaceres sentences with ir a and tener que infinitive
For each sentence, write the present tense conjugation of the verb in parenthesis in the first blank. Then, re-write the sentence using tener + que + infinitive and ir + a + infinitive. (1O total)
Example:
Yo __________ la ropa. (lavar)
Tener que infinitive: Yo __________________________________
Ir a infinitive: Yo ______________________________________
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.
Tener que infinitive and los quehaceres practice (Present and preterit tenses)
Complete each mini conversation using the present and preterit tense conjugations of tener and the appropriate infinitive. Use the word bank provided.
*There are 7 conversations total. All conversations are structured the same as the example below.
Example:
Word bank: tuviste / tengo / tuve / tienes / cortar / lavar
¿Qué _______________ que hacer tú hoy?
Yo _______________ que _____________ la ropa.
¿Qué ______________ que hacer la semana pasada?
Yo _____________ que ______________ el césped.
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.
¿Dónde están los clientes? Places identification practice
Read what the customers are saying and write the name of the correct place where they are using the word bank provided. (15 total)
Word bank: La farmacia / La librería / la tienda de ropa / La tienda de electrodomésticos / La tienda de descuentos / El almacén / La zapatería / La joyería / El centro comerical / El consultorio dental / El correo / La tienda de equipo deportivo / El banco / El supermercado / La estación de servicio
Example:
Disculpe, yo busco el nuevo libro de Carmen Rosa.
Lugar: ____________________________________
¿Hay una oferta en las nuevas estufas?
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 chapters 3A and 3B of Realidades 2.
Ir with shopping preterit practice
Based on what each person bought, write the subject (person), preterit conjugation of ir, and the place where they went. Use the word bank for the places. (8 sentences total)
Word bank: la tienda de electrodomésticos / la librería / la zapatería / la tienda de ropa / la tienda de descuentos / centro comercial / almacén / la joyería
Example:
Yo compré unos libros y unas revistas.
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + a + Place
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 2.
Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer preterit sentences translation matching practice
Write the correct letter of the translation
*There are 8 sentences for each verb.
Example:
A. Ellos dieron las meriendas a sus amigos.
H. Yo di la tarea a mi profesora.
_____ 1. I gave the homework to my teacher.
_____ 8. Tomás and Ana gave snacks to their friends.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Para mantenerme sano: Fill in practice
Read the sentences below on how Marcos keeps healthy. Complete the blanks with the word bank provided.
*10 setences total with 20 blanks
Word bank: trasnocho / como / aceite / almuerzo / plátano / desayuno / manzana / hago ejercicio / naranja / comida basura / ceno / saludable / merienda / agua / ayuno / troto / sodas / salto / jugo / pera
Example:
V: Use conjugated verb / N: Use noun / Adj: Use adjective
Yo _____________ (v) tres veces al día. Yo ________________ (v)por la mañana. Yo _________________ (v) al mediodía. Yo ________________ (v) por la noche.
Entre (between) el almuerzo y la cena yo como una _______________________ (n).
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 3.
Los recados: Errands with preterit practice
In the town of “El Sol”, a number of residents were out in the town running errands when suddenly the news announced a curfew (un toque de queda), which caused the residents to stay where they were for an hour. Respond to each resident’s whereabouts and what they did prior to the curfew and how long they had to stay in one place. Use the word bank provided.
*10 total
Example:
Note: Some sentences will be slightly longer with 5-6 fill in the blanks.
tuve / cobré / estuve / me
¿Dónde estuviste tú a las once de la mañana ayer?
Yo _____________ en el banco. Yo ______________ mi cheque. Cuando se anunció un toque de queda, yo ______________ que quedar____ en el banco por una hora.
estuvo / tuvo / se / vio
¿Dónde estuvo Marcos a las once de la mañana ayer?
Él ______________ en el museo. Él ______________ los artefactos. Cuando se anunció un toque de queda, él ______________ que quedar____ en el museo por una hora.
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.
Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer preterit structured questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence in the preterit in the template provided.
*There are 4 information questions for each infinitive
*A table with preterit conjugations of each infinitive is included for reference.
Example:
¿Qué diste tú a José?
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Dar + Rest
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Note: The questions to do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary.
Length: 3 pages
Las personas y los lugares en mi ciudad practice
Marcos is running some errands in town. His younger sister, Luisa, is with him. Everywhere they go, Luisa writes what she sees in her diary. Complete her sentences with the correct present tense conjugation. (7 places total with 3 fill in the blanks for each place)
Example:
En la farmacia “Suarez”, yo veo que
Las personas ___________________ su medicina. (recoger)
Los clientes ___________________ los productos personales. (comprar)
Unos clientes _________________ con el farmacéutico. (conversar)
Los lugares: Identification practice
Write the letter of the place where the following lines would be heard. (7 total)
*The same places are used from the first part.
Example:
D. El correo / G. La farmacia
____ 1. Tome las pastillas dos veces al día.
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.