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 regular verbs yes / no mini conversations practice
Complete each mini conversation with the correct present tense conjugation.
*For each verb type (-ar , -er, -ir), there are 16 mini conversations. Each subject is used twice (once with sí and once with no). Every conversation has a different verb.
Pages 1-2: -Ar verbs / Pages: 3-4: -Er verbs / Pages: 5-6: -Ir verbs
*A table with -Ar, -Er, -Ir verb endings is included for reference.
Sample:
¿Hablas tú a José?
Sí, yo ________________ a José. (hablar: to speak)
¿Compras tú un teléfono nuevo?
No, yo no ________________ un teléfono nuevo. (comprar: to buy)
¿Baila Ud. en la fiesta?
Sí, yo ________________ en la fiesta. (bailar: to dance)
¿Canta Ud. en el concierto?
No, yo no ________________ en el concierto. (cantar: to sing)
Answer key is included on pages 7-12. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test, review, entry or exit slip.
Realidades 3: Chapter 3B vocab matching and fill in practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the translation for each vocabulary word. (30 total)
Example:
u. muscle / w. heart
_____ 1. el corazón
_____ 2. el músculo
Part 2: Complete each sentence using the correct word from the word bank.
*This section is divided into two parts
Word bank for #1-12: relajarme / aeróbicos / corazón / bicicleta / pesas / cinta / desarrollar / flexionan / exige / exigente / fuerza / corran / fuerte / abdominales / calambre / estiran / respiran / se queja / flexiones
Hints: N: use a noun / I: use an infinitive / A: use an adjective
Los ejercicios ____________________ (A) son buenos para el ____________________. (N)
Word bank for #13-25: aguantar / libras / consejos / la luna / se cae / te sientes / concentrarme / preocupes / confianza / estresada / humor / estrés / estar en forma
Hints: N: use a noun / I: use an infinitive / A: use an adjective
Cuanto tengo un problema mi mejor amigo me da _____________________. (N)
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz / test, entry / exit slip, or sub plans. If not using with Realidades 3, it can be used with the theme of health and well being.
Realidades 2 Chapter 4B vocab matching and fill in practice
Part 1: Matching: Write the correct letter of the English translation of each word.
(38 total)
Example:
z. to hug / x. to kiss
_____ 1. abrazarse
_____ 2. besarse
Part 2: Complete each sentence with the correct word using the word bank. (20 sentences and 24 blanks)
Example:
Part 2: Complete each sentence using the correct word from the word bank.
Word bank: charlaban / jugaban / mientras / saludaba / frecuentemente / nos abrazábamos / antigua / reunión / se daban / regalaban / se besaban / hacíamos / modales / fuegos / mayores / nos divertíamos / chistes / se casaban / se reían / había / alrededor / nos llevábamos / lloraba / se despedían
Hints: V: conjugated verb / RV: conjugated reflexive verb / N: noun / Adv: adverb / Adj: adjective
Cuando visitaba a mis parientes, primero yo les _______________________. (V)
Cuando llegaba a la casa de mis primos, nosotros __________________________. (RV)
Mi padre y sus amigos ____________________________ la mano. (RV)
Answer key is included on pages 5-8.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
If not using Realidades 2, It can also be used for practice with the theme of childhood memories of family celebrations and imperfect tense.
Imperfect tense practice (Homework, Classwork, Quiz)
Part 1: Regular verbs: For each infinitive, write the correct conjugations in the imperfect. Then, answer the personal question in a complete sentence.
*Students will conjugate 3 infinitives (1 -ar, 1 -er, 1 -ir) for all six persons and answer one personal question for each infinitive.
Part 2: Irregular verbs: Write the correct conjugations using the word bank. Then, answer the personal question in a complete sentence.
*Students will conjugate Ser, Ir, Ver for all six persons and answer one personal question for each infinitive.
Part 3: Reflexive verbs: For each infinitive, write the correct conjugations in the imperfect. Be sure to include the appropriate reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos, os, se). Then, answer the personal question in a complete sentence.
*Students will conjugate 3 reflexive infinitives for all six persons and answer one personal question for each infinitive.
Note: For sections 1-3, all personal questions are in the tú conjugation.
Part 4: Clue words matching (Write the correct letter of the translation). *12 total
Example:
l. When I was a child / f. Every night
_____ 1. Cuando yo era niño(a)
Part 6: Uses of the imperfect (Place a check mark for phrases / sentences that indicate uses of the imperfect tense). *10 total
Example:
_____ 1. Habitual actions (“used to do”)
_____ 2. Completed actions
Answer key is included on pages 5-8 for all sections except for personal questions. Student answers will vary for personal questions.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, test / quiz, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Reading: La fiesta de cumpleaños (Imperfect tense)
Part 1: Marcos is talking about how he used to celebrate his birthday in his childhood. Complete the paragraph by conjugating the verbs in the imperfect. (24 blanks total)
Example:
Me llamo Marcos. En mi niñez, yo (1) _________________ mi cumpleaños en mi casa. (celebrar) En aquél entonces, yo (2) ____________ en un pueblo en México que (3) _____________ “Del loro”. (vivir, llamarse)
Part 2: Comprehension questions: Write the correct answer (A or B).
Example:
____ 1. Marcos vivía en ______________.
a. Nueva York b. México
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used with chapter 4A of Realidades 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or added to a test / quiz.
Stem change verbs guided review practice (Present tense)
Complete the table with the appropriate stem change, verb endings, and the verb conjugation (for all six persons).
Infinitives and stem changes included:
E-IE: Empezar / Querer / Preferir (Pages 1-2)
O-UE: Almorzar / Poder / Dormir (Pages 3-4)
E-I: Pedir (Page 5)
U-UE: Jugar (Page 6)
Below each template other examples of infinitives that stem change are listed for reference.
This practice can be used for note taking, study guide, review, and can also be used as a graphic organizer.
Answer key is included on pages 7-12.
Preterit v Imperfect: Matching and mini conversations practice (-AR, -ER, -IR verbs)
For each infinitive, write the correct letter of the preterit and imperfect conjugation. Then, complete the mini conversations below in the preterit and imperfect tenses.
There are 6 -ar, 6 -er, and 6 -ir verbs. For each verb type, there is a matching section (conjugations) and 12 mini conversations using those 6 verbs.
Pages 1-2: (-ar verbs): hablar, ayudar, estudiar, mirar, comprar, trabajar
Pages 3-4: (-er verbs): aprender, comer, volver, comprender, correr, beber
Pages 5-6: (-ir verbs): salir, escribir, vivir, compartir, recibir, permitir
Example:
-AR VERBS
f. hablé/ hablaste / habló / hablamos / hablasteis / hablaron , hablaba / hablabas / hablaba / hablábamos / hablabais / hablaban
_____ 1. Hablar
¿Con quién _______________ tú ayer? Yo _______________ con mi amigo. (hablar)
¿Con quién _______________ Uds. cada día? Nosotros ________________ con nuestras familias. (hablar)
Answer key is included on pages 7-12. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or as part of your sub plans.
Irregular preterit verbs paragraph with present tense
12 Verbs included:
Page 1: Hacer, Venir, Querer
Page 2: Andar, Estar, Tener
Page 3: Saber, Poner, Poder
Page 4: Traer, Decir, Conducir
For each paragraph in the present tense. Then, conjugate the verbs from the paragraph in the preterit tense in the table provided.
*There are 6 sentences in every paragraph
Sample:
Hacer: to do, to make
Yo (1) ____________ mi tarea. Tú (2) _____________ el proyecto. Él (3) _____________ los quehaceres. Nosotros (4) ______________ cola para las entradas. Vosotros (5) ______________ la cena para vuestras familias. Uds. (6) _______________ un viaje a México.
Table (For preterit conjugations) Yo (1) ____________ / Tú (2) _____________ / Él (3) _____________ / Nosotros (4) ______________ / (5)______________ / Uds. (6) _______________
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
El futuro con los trabajos (Future tense with jobs)
Page 1: Notes on formation of future tense (Irregular verbs included)
Page 2
Part 1: Practice: Write the correct conjugation of the future tense. (22 total)
Mañana yo _________________ con mis amigos. (hablar)
La semana próxima tú _________________ en el nuevo restaurante. (comer)
Page 3
Part 2: Practice: Los trabajos (Jobs)
Based on each person’s interest, write the correct form of future tense of Ser (first blank), the appropriate profession (second blank) using the word bank, and the future tense of the verb in parenthesis (third blank).
*12 total (Different subjects for each one)
*Professions included: policía / mecánico / enfermera / abogada / profesor / veterinario / farmacista / ambientalista / cajero / banquero / médico / cocinera
Word bank : profesor / veterinario
Me gusta trabajar en una escuela.
Yo ________________ + _______________________ (Ser + profession)
Yo __________________ a los estudiantes. (enseñar)
Answer key is included on pages 5-7. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, test, entry / exit slip.
It can also be used with chapter 6A of Realidades 3.
Reading: Los estudiantes y sus clases (Present tense)
Read about each student’s description of their favorite class. Then, answer the comprehension questions by writing the correct letter.
*Students will read about 4 students and answer 5 comprehension questions for each student.
Sample:
Me llamo Carlos. Soy de México. Vivo en Guadalajara, México. Soy estudiante en el colegio San Pablo. Mi clase favorita es la clase de matemáticas porque El sr. Ramos, mi profesor favorito, enseña bien y es muy divertido.
a. matemáticas / b. profesor / c. El colegio San Pablo / d. enseña bien y divertido / e. México
_____1. ¿De dónde es Carlos?
_____ 2.¿En qué escuela es estudiante Carlos?
_____ 3.¿Cuál es la clase favorita de Carlos?
_____ 4.¿Quién es El sr Ramos?
_____ 5.¿Cómo es el profesor de matemáticas?
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Mi semana típica reading (Present tense)
Read about Marcos’ typical week and complete the blanks with the correct present tense conjugation of the infinitive. For reflexive verbs (ending in se), use the reflexive pronoun “me” in the first blank.
*There are 32 blanks total (Mix of regular, irregular, -go, stem change, and reflexive).
*Note: Most verbs will be conjugated in the Yo form
Verbs included:
despertarse, ducharse, vestirse, comer (2x), poner, salir, llegar, hablar, asistir, ir (2x) , almorzar, tener, ser, subir, volver, ver, jugar, empezar, terminar, ayudar, cenar, lavar, secar, mirar, leer, textear, soler, navegar, acostarse, dormirse
Sample:
Me llamo Marcos. Durante la semana yo _______ / _____________________________ a las seis y media. (despertarse> e-ie) Yo _______ / _____________________________ (ducharse) y _______ / _______. (vestirse>e-i) Entonces, yo desayuno con mi familia en la cocina. (comer). Luego, yo ____________________ los libros en mi mochila (poner) y ____________________ de la casa (salir) para tomar el bus escolar.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, sub plans, or added to a quiz / test.
Reading: Mi rutina diaria (Reflexive verbs)
Read about Marcos’ daily routine and complete each blank with the correct conjugation in the present tense. For reflexive verbs, include the appropriate reflexive pronoun and place it in front of the conjugated verb.
*The reading has 6 paragraphs and a total of 41 blanks. Reflexive and non reflexive verbs are used.
Sample:
Me llamo Marcos. Normalmente, yo _____________________________________ a las seis y media de la mañana. (despertarse>e-ie) Yo _____________________________________ de mi cama y voy al baño. (levantarse) Antes de ir al baño yo ____________ mi cama. (hacer) En el baño yo _____________________________________ la cara (lavarse) con jabón y agua y yo _____________________________________ los dientes. (cepillarse) Entonces, yo __________________________________ (ducharse). Tres veces a la semana yo ________________________________. (afeitarse)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Present tense questions simple practice (Regular and irregular verbs)
Answer each question in a complete sentence in the template provided. Write the correct verb conjugation and the required information (given in parenthesis).
*There are 4 sets with 6 questions each for a total of 24 questions.
*Each set will have a question with an -ar, -er, -ir regular infinitive and Ser, Estar, and Ir
Set 1: Subject for all questions is tú
Set 2: Subject for questions is Él / Ella
Set 3: Subject for questions is vosotros
Set 4: Subject for questions is Ellos / Ellas
Note: On each page, a table is provided with the conjugations for answers for every question.
Example:
¿Con quién hablas tú? (con mi amigo)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Hablar + Rest
¿Qué comes tú? (una pizza)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Comer + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, test prep, entry / exit slip, or sub plans. It is ideal for Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes.
Realidades 2 Chapter 4A vocab matching and fill in practice
Part 1: Matching: Write the correct letter of the English translation of each word.
(37 total)
Example:
x. blocks / v. collection
_____ 1. los bloques
_____ 2. la colección
Part 2: Complete each sentence with the correct word using the word bank. (20 total)
Example:
Word bank
patio de recreo / bloques / traviesos / monedas / tímida / saltaban / generosa / muñecos / consentido / muñecas / bien educada / oso de peluche / vecinos / eléctrico / portaba / triciclo / guardería infantil / molestaba / se peleaban / los peces / obedientes
Hints: N: use a noun / V: use a conjugated verb / A: use an adjective
De niño yo construía con los _____________________.(N)
Answer key is included on pages 4-6.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans. If not using Realidades 2, It can also be used for practice with the theme of childhood and imperfect tense.
Imperfect tense translation practice (La niñez) and conjugations
Part 1: Translate each sentence in Spanish using the imperfect tense. Conjugate the verb in parenthesis in the imperfect tense and write the clue word (cada día etc) in the last column of the template. (15 total)
*Note: All sentences are in the Yo conjugation and pertain to childhood activities.
Example:
I used to talk to my friend every day. (Hablar / cada día)
Template: Subject (Yo) + Conjugated verb + Rest + Clue word
Part 2: Conjugation practice: Write the imperfect conjugations for each infinitive.
*Students will conjugate 9 infinitives for all six persons in a template provided. Infinitives include: hablar, comer, escribir, despertarse, ponerse, vestirse, ser, ir, ver.
Answer key is included on pages 6-10. This practice can be used when students are first learning the imperfect tense. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Preterit v Imperfect basic practice
Part 1: Clue words (Write the correct letter of the English translation)
*42 total
Example:
u. Every day / q. Yesterday
_____ 1. Ayer
_____ 2. Cada día / Todos los días
Part 2: For each set of sentences, write the correct conjugation of the preterit and imperfect verbs using the word bank. In the first blank, write P if the sentence is preterit and write I if the sentence is imperfect.
*There are 6 sets. Each set has 6 sentences (3 preterit and 3 imperfect).
*There are 36 sentences total
Example:
Set 1
Word bank: escribía / escribí / hablé / hablaba / comí / comía
______ 1. Ayer yo ________________ con mis amigos. (hablar)
______ 2. Cada día yo ________________ con mi mejor amigo. (hablar)
______ 3. Cada tarde yo ________________ una merienda. (comer)
______ 4. Ayer por la tarde yo ________________ una pizza. (comer)
______ 5. La semana pasada yo ________________ un email a mi tío. (escribir)
______ 6. Muchas veces yo ________________ poemas en mi tiempo libre. (escribir)
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, study guide, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
U stem verbs preterit basic questions practice
Verbs included: Andar, Estar, Tener, Saber, Poder, Poner
Answer the personal questions in the template provided. For the question: Write the irregular stem and the appropriate verb ending. For the answer, write the clue word (ayer etc), subject (person), irregular stem, verb ending, and the required information under “Rest” in the template.
*For each verb, there are 4 questions with a structured template .
The irregular stem is provided for each verb and a table with irregular verb endings is included.
*The question answer chart is also included (Ex: If the subject of the question is tu, the subject of the answer is yo)
Pages 1-2: Andar / Pages 3-4: Estar / Pages 5-6: Tener / Pages 6-8: Saber / Pages 9-10: Poder / Pages 11-12: Poner
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
¿Qué hicieron? Preterit verb practice (Regular, Spelling change, Irregular)
Last week the following people did many things. Complete each set of sentences with the correct conjugation of the preterit verb. Note: Make spelling changes for -car, -gar, -zar verbs in the yo form only.
*There are 6 sets with 10 sentences each. The subject for all sentences in each set will the same or similar.
*Each set has the following verb types: -ar, -er, -ir, -car, -gar, -zar, hacer, dar, ir, ver
*A table with -ar, -er, -ir preterit endings and conjugations of hacer, dar, ir, ver is included for reference.
Example:
Set 1
Yo ____________ con mi amigo. (hablar)
Yo ____________ almuerzo con mis amigos. (comer)
Yo ____________ un email a mi tío. (escribir)
Yo ____________ un libro en la biblioteca. (buscar > c-qu)
Yo ____________ con mis primos. (jugar >-gu)
Yo ____________ la lección de piano. (empezar > z-c)
Yo ____________ mi tarea. (hacer)
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Los lugares with various tenses practice
For each place complete the blank with the appropriate verb tenses: Present, Ir + a + Infinitive, Tener + que + Infinitive, and preterit, as indicated. (12 places total)
Places included: El banco / El correo / La tienda de equipo deportivo / La tienda de ropa / La estacion de servicio / El centro / El supermercado / La iglesia / La farmacia / La clinca de dentista / El parque / El centro comercial
Example:
En el banco
Present tense: Yo _________________ un cheque. (cobrar)
Ir + a + Infinitive: Yo ___________ a _______________ un cheque. (depositar)
Tener + que + Infinitive: Yo ____________ que ___________ el efectivo. (sacar)
Preterit: La semana pasada yo ____________ una cuenta corriente. (abrir)
Note: For all places, the sentences will be structured the same as in the example above. Subjects, clue words (ayer, la semana pasada etc), and infinitives will vary. Also, comprar and buscar will repeat in some sentences.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or as part of your sub plans. It can also be used with chapters 3A of Realidades 2.
Irregular preterit and present tense matching and questions practice
For each infinitive, write the correct letter of the preterit conjugation. Then, answer the two personal questions in the present and preterit tenses.
16 verbs included: Dar, Ir, Ser, Ver
I stem verbs: Hacer, Venir, Querer
U stem verbs: Andar, Estar, Tener, Saber, Poner, Poder
J stem verbs: Decir, Conducir, Traer
Example:
Note: The format is the same for all 16 verbs. All personal questions will be in the tú conjugation except for Ser in the preterit.
Dar: to give
a. Diste / b. Dieron / c. Disteis / d. Dio / e. Dimos / f. Di
____ 1. Yo: Doy
____ 2. Tú: Das
____ 3. Él / Ella / Ud: Da
____ 4. Nosotros: Damos
____ 5. Vosotros: Dais
____ 6. Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: Dan
¿Qué __________ tú a José? Yo le _________ un libro. (present)
¿Qué __________ tú a la profesora ayer? Yo le ___________ la tarea. (preterit)
Answer key is included on pages 7-12. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.