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.
Gustar verbs mini review practice
Verbs included: gustar, encantar, importar, interesar, preocupar, fascinar, aburrir, doler
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the meaning of the gustar type verb (8 total)
Ex: Gustar H. to like / to be pleasing
Part 2: Write the correct indirect object pronoun using the word bank (10 total)
Part 3: Write the correct singular conjugation of the gustar type verb (8 total)
A mí me ________ el libro. (gustar)
Part 4: Write the correct plural conjugation of the gustar type verb (8 total)
A mí me _____________ los coches. (gustar)
Part 5: Gustar verbs with infinitives. Write the singular conjugation of the gustar type verb (7 total)
Me ___________ trabajar. (gustar)
Answer key is included (pages 3-4).
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, or study guide.
This is a worksheet to practice the verb “hay” (there is / there are)
Part 1: In the first blank, write hay and in the second blank add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence. (10 total)
Example
________ un estudiante ________________________
Part 2: Answer the question with 5 sentences using hay + additional words. Sentences must be 4 words minimum.
There are 3 prompts and students will write a total of 15 sentences (5 per prompt)
Example
¿Qué hay en el salón de clase?
Length: 2 pages
Reflexive verbs short practice (conjugation and sentences)
Only regular verbs included: lavarse, bañarse, levantarse, mirarse, ducharse, cepillarse, ponerse, desayunarse (8 total)
Write the appropriate verb endings for each reflexive verb. Then, use it in a sentence by conjugating the verb and using appropriate words from the word bank. Add additional words, as needed. Sentences must be at least 6 words minimum.
Example:
Lavarse: to wash oneself
Yo: me lav ____ Nosotros: nos lav _______
Tú: te lav ____ Vosotros: os lav _______
Él / Ella / Ud: se lav ___ Ellos / Ellas / Uds: se lav ______
Sentence: Yo _________________________________________________________
Length: 2 pages
Sentence completions: Imperfect tense
Complete each sentence using a different verb in the imperfect tense and add 4-5 words to expand on the sentence. The irregular verbs ser, ir, and ver must be used once. Use a combination of -ar, -er, -ir and reflexive verbs. Sentences must make sense and not be repetitive (using the same verbs over and over).
Students will complete 16 sentences. A list of -ar, -er -ir and reflexive verbs is included with their English translations that students can use in their sentences, otherwise they can come up with their own verbs.
Cuando era niño (a) yo ________________________________
Muchas veces tú ________________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, practice for test / quiz, or as entry / exit pass (broken up in to smaller sections).
Length: 2 pages
Practice: -AR verbs present tense
This practice is divided in to two parts (singular forms on page 1 and plural forms on page 2)
Part 1: Conjugate in the present tense (singular forms)
*Students will conjugate 2 verbs for yo, tu, el, ella, Ud in the template provided.
Part 2: Complete with the correct conjugation of the present tense (5 total).
Example:
Yo __________ español. (hablar) / hablar: to speak
Part 3: Answer in a complete sentence (4 total)
Example:
¿Con quién hablas tú?
Yo _________________________________________________________________
Part 4: Conjugate in the present tense (plural forms)
*Students will conjugate 2 verbs for nosotros, vosotros, ellos, ellas, Uds
Part 5: Complete with the correct conjugation of the present tense (5 total).
Example:
Nosotros _____________ en el parque. (caminar) / caminar: to walk
Part 6: Answer in a complete sentence (4 total)
Example:
¿Dónde camináis vosotros?
Nosotros ________________________________________________________________
Answer key is included on page 3 for parts 1, 2, 4, and 5. For parts 4 and 6, student answers will vary for personal questions.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or quiz.
Length: 3 pages including answer key
Practice: Uses of preterit and imperfect tenses (Spanish)
Part 1: Write P (preterit) or I (imperfect) in the first blank and the reason for using preterit or imperfect in the second blank. (22 sentences total)
A list of reasons to use in the second blank is provided (ex: completed actions, age, weather, time etc).
Example:
____ 1. Yo hablé con mi amigo ayer. _____________
____ 2. Cada noche yo miraba la tele. ________________
Answer
P 1. Yo hablé con mi amigo ayer. A single completed action
I 2. Cada noche yo miraba la tele. Habitual action
Part 2: Write P (preterit) or I (imperfect) based on the verb conjugation or the clue word.
Example:
____ 1. Hizo ____ 17. Cada verano ____ 21. Fueron
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, study guide, or as review before test / quiz.
Imperfect tense translations and uses matching practice (Write the correct letter of the translation)
Part 1: Translations matching practice
There are 18 sentences total. Sentences are about the various uses of the imperfect tense (habitual action, weather, age, time etc).
Example:
i. I was reading my book while my friend was listening to music.
p. As a child, Pablo wanted to become a teacher.
r. I used to play with my friends every afternoon.
____ 1. Yo jugaba con mis amigos cada tarde.
____ 9. De niño, Pablo quería ser profesor.
____ 16. Yo leía mi libro mientras mi amigo escuchaba música.
Part 2: Uses of the imperfect tense identification practice (Write the use of the imperfect tense expressed by every sentence using the word bank provided).
*The sentences are the same from part 1.
Example:
Word bank: weather, habitual action, etc.
Yo jugaba con mis amigos cada tarde. _________
Llovía y nevaba hace dos días. _________________
Answer key is included for parts 1 and 2 on pages 3 -4.
Present progressive sentence completion practice
Part 1: Regular present participles (15 sentences total)
Complete each sentence using a different present participle (“ing” form) using the list below. Use a combination of -ar, -er, -ir present participles. After the present participle, add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentences must make sense and should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over).
Part 2: Irregular and stem change present participles (8 sentences total)
Complete each sentence using a different present participle (“ing” form) using the list below. Use a combination of spelling change and stem change participles. After the present participle, add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentences must make sense and should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over).
Example:
Yo estoy ________________________________________________
Tú estás_______________________________________________
Length: 2 pages
Gustar verbs: Translations matching practice (Write the correct letter of the translation)
Verbs included: gustar, encantar, fascinar, aburrir
There are 8 sentences for every verb.
Example:
____ 1. I like the book. h. A José les encantan sus pinturas
____ 3. José loves his paintings. c. A los estudiantes les fascina aprender.
____ 6. Learning is fascinating to the students. f. A los atletas les aburre la práctica.
____ 8. The athletes are bored by the practice. h. A mí me gusta el libro.
Answer key is included (pages 3-4).
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Regular preterit verbs (-ar, -er, -ir) sentence completion practice
Complete each sentence with the correct preterit conjugation in the first blank and add 3-4 words in the second blank to expand on the sentence. No on-line translators.
Verbs included (with English translations)
AR: hablar, estudiar, ayudar, nadar, mirar, bailar
ER: comer, aprender, beber, vender, correr, volver
IR: salir, escribir, vivir, decidir, compartir, recibir
Students will complete 18 sentences (6- ar, 6- er, 6 -ir)
Example
-AR verbs
estudió / hablé / ayudaste
Ayer yo ______________ + ________________________
Un día tú ______________ + ____________________________
Anoche Ud ______________ + ____________________________
Length: 2 pages
E-IE stem change worksheet
Verbs included: pensar, cerrar, entender, querer, preferir, mentir (6 total)
For each verb, follow these guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation in the present tense making stem changes in all conjugations except nosotros and vosotros.
For subjects (persons) that have a second blank, add 3-4 words to create an original sentence.
Avoid repetition in your sentences (using the same words over and over)
Example:
Pensar: to think (pensar + en: to think about)
Yo: ___________ en ________________________
Tú: ___________
Él: ____________
Nosotros: _____________
Vosotros: ____________
Uds: _______________
Answer key (pages 3-4) is included for the verb conjugations only. For sentence completions, student answers will vary.
IR stem change preterit worksheet
Verbs included (e-i): pedir, servir, repetir, preferir
(o-u): dormir, morir
For each verb, follow these guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation in the preterit.
For the 3rd person singular (él, ella, Ud) and 3rd person plural (ellos, ellas, Uds), write the preterit conjugation with the e-i or o-u stem change. Then, in the second blank add 3-4 words to complete the sentence.
Avoid repetition in your sentences (using the same words over and over)
Example:
Pedir: to ask for / to order
Yo: __________
Tú: __________
Marcos ____________ una pizza __________________________
Nosotros: _____________
Vosotros: ____________
Uds dinero______________
Answer key (pages 3-4) is included for the verb conjugations only. For sentence completions in the second blank, student answers will vary.
I-Y preterit worksheet
Verbs included: leer, creer, caer, oir / -UIR: construir, destruir (6 total)
For each verb, follow these guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation in the preterit.
For the 3rd person singular (él, ella, Ud) and 3rd person plural (ellos, ellas, Uds), write the preterit conjugation with the i-y spelling change. Then, in the second blank add 3-4 words to complete the sentence.
Avoid repetition in your sentences (using the same words over and over)
Example:
Leer: to read
Yo: __________
Tú: __________
José: ____________ un libro ________________________________
Nosotros: _____________
Vosotros: ____________
Mis amigos: _______________ una revista _______________________
Answer key (pages 3-4) is included for the verb conjugations only. For the sentence completions (second blank), student answers will vary.
E-I stem change worksheet (Present tense)
Verbs included: pedir, servir, repetir, competir, seguir, vestirse (6 total). Note: For vestirse, refelexive pronouns are provided (Ex: Yo me _____ )
For each verb, follow these guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation in the present tense making stem changes in all conjugations except nosotros and vosotros.
For subjects (persons) that have a second blank, add 3-4 words to create an original sentence.
Avoid repetition in your sentences (using the same words over and over).
Example:
Pedir: to ask for / to order
Yo: ___________ un burrito _________________________________
Tú: ___________
Él: ____________
Nosotros: _____________
Vosotros: ____________
Uds: _______________
Answer key (pages 3-4) is included for the verb conjugations only. For sentence completions, student answers will vary.
O-UE stem change worksheet
Verbs included: encontrar, contar, poder, volver, devolver, dormir (6 total)
For each verb, follow these guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation in the present tense making stem changes in all conjugations except nosotros and vosotros.
For subjects (persons) that have a second blank, add 3-4 words to create an original sentence.
Avoid repetition in your sentences (using the same words over and over).
Example:
Encontrar: to find
Yo _____________ un libro____________________________________
Tú: ______________
Él: ______________
Nosotros: ________________
Vosotros: _______________
Uds: _______________
Answer key (pages 3-4) is included for the conjugations only. For sentence completions, student answers will vary.
Sentence completion practice: Present tense and infinitive
Complete using a conjugated verb in the present tense or an infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) and give details (add 4-5 words). For reflexive verbs, use the appropriate reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se). Do not repeat any verbs. No one word responses.
In the first blank, write C if the sentence requires a conjugated verb and write I if the sentence requires an infinitive.
There are 16 sentences total.
Example:
____ 1. A las siete de la mañana yo ____________________________
____ 2. El fin de semana me gusta ___________________________
____ 13. Tú vas a _____________________________________________
Answer key is included on page 2 for the verb indicators only (C, I). Student answers will vary for the original sentences.
A practice worksheet on present tense stem change verbs e-ie, u-ue, o-ue, e-i
Verbs included: empezar, entender, querer, pensar, almorzar, poder, jugar, volver, pedir, servir (10 total)
For each verb: conjugate it for all 6 persons in the present tense. Then, write an 8 word sentence for each verb using a different subject.
Answer key is included for the conjugations only.
This is a good activity for homework, preparation for a quiz/test, or for a substitute teacher.
Stem change verb conversation worksheet (Present tense)
Complete the seven mini conversations with the correct conjugations of the stem change verbs in the present tense. Note: Nosotros and vosotros conjugations do not stem change.
*There are 7 conversations total
*Verbs included: empezar, almorzar, perder, jugar, poder, entender, pedir, servir, querer, preferir, pensar, repetir, volver, devolver
Example:
Marcos: Hola, ¿A qué hora _____________________tú la escuela? (empezar > e-ie)
Sara: Yo ____________________la escuela a las siete y media. (empezar > e-ie)
Sara: Marcos, ¿Con quién ____________________en la escuela? (almorzar > o-ue)
Marcos: Mis amigos y yo_____________________ juntos. (almorzar)
*Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test, review, entry or exit slip.
Stem change verbs present tense graphic organizer and practice
An easy to follow graphic organizer on common stem change verbs in the present tense (e-ie, e-i, o-ue, u-ue) Students can easily take notes in it. This organizer is great for visual learners. A practice conjugation chart and personal questions are also included. Answer key is provided for the entire graphic organizer.
Pages 1-7 are the graphic organizer and practice
Pages 8-14 are the answer key
An easy to follow graphic organizer for the present subjunctive in Spanish. Students can easily take notes in it. It includes all verb types (regular, irregular, stem change, spelling change) as well as introductory verbs by category such as desire / influence, emotions, impersonal expressions, doubt and expressions that take the present tense such as " Es cierto que.." etc. A short review of direct, indirect, and reflexive pronouns is also included. Answer key is included. Please note that pages 1-11 are the actual graphic organizer and pages 12-22 are the answer keys.