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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Present subjunctive short intro practice
Part 1: Conjugate each infinitive in the present subjunctive. (Students will conjugate 3 infinitives for all 6 persons)
Part 2: For each sentence, conjugate the introductory (first) verb in the present tense, and the second verb (change of subject) in the present subjunctive.
Example:
Yo (querer) que tú (hablar) conmigo.
Yo: _______________ / Change of subject (Tú): ________________
Note: For the present subjunctive, only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or quiz.
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
Verb tenses review practice: Present, preterit, imperfect
Complete the template by writing the infinitive, and the conjugations for the present, preterit, and imperfect tenses using the choices provided. (29 total)
Example:
hablaba / hablé / hablar / hablo
Infnitive: ____________, Present(Yo): ____________ , Preterit (Yo): ___________ , Imperfect (Yo): _____________
Infinitives included: hablar, comer, escribir, pensar, volver, dormir, pedir, buscar, jugar, empezar, ser, ir, ver, dar, hacer, venir, querer, andar, estar, saber, poner, tener, decir, conducir, traer, poder, servir, leer, construir
Answer key is included on pages 5-8.
This practice can be used as a review before midterm or final exams.
Reading: El día de la madre (Preterit)
Luisa is sharing how she celebrated Mother’s Day with her friend Marta in an email. Complete the email using the word bank provided.
*There are 20 blanks total (All answers are conjugated preterit verbs using the word bank)
There are also 10 multiple choice (A or B) questions based on the reading.
Answer key is included for the email (preterit conjugations) and comprehension questions on pages 3-4.
This reading can be used for Spanish 2 or Spanish 3 classes.
Example:
Querida Marta,
¿Cómo estás? Ayer fue el día de la madre y yo lo (it) celebré con mi mamá. Cuando mi mamá se despertó, yo (1) _________________ un desayuno delicioso para ella. Mi mamá, mi papá, y yo (2) _______________ juntos en la cocina. También yo le (3) _________ un ramo (bouquet) de flores. Al mediodía yo (4) _____________ a mi mamá a su restaurante favorito para almorzar.
Word bank for #1-6: hice / cociné / di / llegamos / desayunmos / llevé
Comprehension questions: Answer the questions based on the reading. Write A or B.
¿Qué cocinó Luisa para su madre?
a. desayuno b. almuerzo
La salud: Original health situations with present subjunctive
Marcos Padilla is a doctor who has been invited to a radio program in his city. Patients can call him and seek advice for their health-related issues. Complete each mini conversation using the following guidelines:
For each patient, create a health situation using column A. All verbs must be conjugated in the yo form present tense. You can also come up with your own situations.
Conjugate the introductory verb from column B in the present tense.
Use the appropriate recommendation from column C in response to the patient’s health issue. The verb must be conjugated in the present subjunctive. You can also come up with your own recommendation.
*Students will create and answer 10 health situations for 10 different people.
Example:
Column A: Querer perder (e-ie) peso
Column B: Querer, Suplicar, Decir etc
Column C: Hacer ejercicio en casa o en el gimnasio / Tomar un antibiótico
Juan: (Situation) __________________________________________
MP: Yo ______________ que tú __________________________________________
Answer:
Juan: Yo quiero perder peso.
MP: Yo digo que tú hagas ejercicio en casa o en el gimnasio.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Student answers will vary.
This practice can be used with chapter 3A and 3B of Realidades 3.
Students can also do this practice orally in pairs or small groups.
Imperfect tense answer and questions matching practice
Write the correct letter of the question to match each response. (17 total)
*The questions relate to the uses of the imperfect tense.
Example:
q. ¿Qué tiempo hacía?
i. ¿Cómo eras tú de niño(a)?
g. ¿Dónde jugaban Uds. todas las tardes?
____ 1. Yo era bajo(a), moreno(a), y simpático(a).
____ 5. Hacía calor.
____ 17. Jugábamos en el parque cada tarde.
Answer key is included on page 2.
Spanish 1: Exam review packet
This review packet can be used for Spanish 1 or Spanish 2 students to review for exam.
Parts 1-6 are all matching sections. All verbs are in the present tense.
Part 1: Subject pronouns (Write the correct letter of the translation) / 12 total
Part 2: Present tense -ar, -er, -ir verbs (Write the letter of the correct conjugation)
*Verbs included: hablar, comer, escribir (All 6 persons included)
Part 3: Stem change verbs
*Verbs included: empezar, entender, jugar, poder, dormir, servir (All 6 persons included)
Part 4: -Go verbs
*Verbs included: hacer, venir, tener (All 6 persons included)
Part 5: Irregular verbs
*Verbs included: ser, ir, dar, estar (All 6 persons included)
Part 6: Ir a infinitive / Tener que infinitive (Students will write the letter of the correct translation of the sentences. There are 6 sentences with ir and 6 with tener)
Part 7: Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish. (16 questions total)
Answer key is included on pages 9-16. Note: For part 7, student answers will vary.
Pages 1-8 are the practice.
Imperfect tense: Structured questions practice
This is a practice on forming and answering questions using the imperfect tense in Spanish.
For each verb, write the question by putting the elements in the correct order. Then, answer it in a complete sentence in Spanish. Note: All verbs must be conjugated in the imperfect. Add a question mark at the end of every question.
A structured template is provided for students to write their questions and answers.
There are 18 questions total (5 -ar, 5 -er, and 5 -ir). For ser, ir, and ver, students will answer one question each.
A table with -ar, -er, -ir verb endings and the conjugations of ser, ir, ver is included for reference.
Example:
Hablar: to speak
Con quién / cada día / hablabas / tú / en la escuela
Template for question: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Clue word
Template for answer: Clue word + Conjugated verb + Subject + rest
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip (broken into sections). Students can also do this practice orally in pairs or small groups.
Answer key is included on pages 6-10. Student answers will vary.
Present tense questions structured practice (-ar, -er, -ir verbs)
Write each question by putting the elements in the correct order using the template provided. Then, answer the question in a complete sentence in Spanish. Note: All verbs must be conjugated to match the subject. Add a question mark (?) at the end of every sentence.
There are 12 questions total. Verb endings for -ar, -er, -ir verbs are included for reference.
Note: Only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used.
Ar verbs: hablar, estudiar, comprar, mirar
Er verbs: apender, comer, leer, beber
Ir verbs: escribir, vivir, recibir, compartir
This practice is ideal for students in Spanish 1. It can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections)
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. Student answers will vary.
Example:
Hablar: to speak
tú / con quién / hablas / en la clase
Template: Question word + conjugated verb + subject + rest
Answer: Subject + conjugated verb + rest
Imperfect tense reflexive verbs matching and questions practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the conjugation. (9 verbs total)
Example:
h. me lavaba / te lavabas / se lavaba / nos lavábamos / os lavabais / se lavaban
____ 1. Lavarse (to wash oneself)
Part 2: Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish using the imperfect tense. Include the appropriate reflexive pronoun in front of the conjugated verb. (5 total)
Example:
¿A qué hora te despertabas tú cuando eras niño(a)?
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. For part 2, student answers will vary.
Preterit imperfect short review sentence practice
In the template provided, write the clue word based on the conjugation (preterit or imperfect) using the word bank provided. Then, add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense. No on-line translators.
*Students will write a total of 20 sentences
Example:
Preterit clue words: Ayer / Anoche (use in any order)
Imperfect clue words: A veces / Cada noche (use in any order)
Template:
Clue word + subject + conjugation + Add 3-4 words
____________ + Yo + hablé + ___________________________
___________ + Carlos + jugaba + _____________________________
Answer key is included on page 2 for clue words only. Student answers will vary for all sentences.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or review in Spanish 2 and Spanish 3 classes.
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
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.