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.
This is a worksheet to practice -go verbs in the present subjunctive.
Part 1: Conjugate each verb for all persons in the present subjunctive in the template provided. (9 total)
Part 2: Complete each sentence with a different -go verb in the present subjunctive and add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence in an original manner. Sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). (9 total)
Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-5 are the answer key for part 1.
Answer key is included for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
Practice: Imperfect tense with reflexive verbs
Conjugate each verb for all persons in the template provided. Then, answer the personal question in a complete sentence.
Verbs included: lavarse, banarse, quedarse, despertarse, acostarse (5 total)
Students will conjugate the 5 verbs for all six persons and answer one personal question with each verb in the imperfect tense.
Answer key is included. For personal questions, student answers will vary.
Reflexive pronouns and imperfect tense endings for -ar, -er, -ir verbs are included for reference.
Pages 1-2 are the practice and pages 3-4 are the answer key.
Present subjunctive mini practice (regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs)
Conjugate each infinitive in the present subjunctive for all persons. Then, complete the five sentences by conjugating the verbs provided in the present subjunctive and add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense.
Students will conjugate hablar, comer, and escribir for all persons and complete 15 sentences in the present subjunctive using 5 -ar, 5 -er, and 5 - ir verbs. A list of verbs (-ar, -er, -ir) are provided for students to use in their sentences.
Verb endings for present subjunctive are also included for reference.
Example of sentence completions
hablar / comprar / ayudar / mirar / escuchar (use in any order)
Yo quiero que tú ____________________________________________
Tú prefieres que yo _____________________________________________
Ud recomienda que Luis _____________________________________
Length: 2 pages
Imperfect tense mini practice
Conjugate each verb for all persons. Then, answer the personal questions in a complete sentence.
Students will conjugate hablar, aprender, escribir, ser, ir, ver and answer 12 personal questions ( 2 questions each with -ar, -er, -ir verbs and 2 questions each with ser, ir, ver)
Length: 2 pages
Practice: Imperfect tense clue words and conjugation
For each sentence, in the first blank, write the correct translation of the clue word (every day etc) in Spanish. Then, conjugate the verb in the imperfect tense in the second blank.
There are 24 sentences total (6 -ar, 6 -er, 6 -ir, and two sentences each for ser, ir, ver).
Example (-ar verbs)
cada día / generalmente / cada noche / cada tarde / cada mañana
Every day, Yo ___ con mi amigo. (hablar)
Clue word: __________________ / Yo _______________
Every afternoon, Tú _____ con tus amigos. (jugar)
Clue word: __________________ / Tú _______________
Note: verbs endings for -ar, -er, -ir verbs in the imperfect are included for reference. Verb conjugations for ser, ir, ver are also included.
Answer key is included.
Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-6 are the answer key.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or quiz. It can also be broken up over a few days to use as entry or exit slip.
Imperfect tense: Original questions speaking activity (Create original questions and interview a classmate)
Before interviewing a classmate, write a question with the for each verb type
-ar, -er, -ir) using these guidelines:
Conjugate the infinitive (verb) in the imperfect tense to match the subject (person)
Add 2-3 words (or more) to expand on the question.
Add a clue word (cada día etc) from the list below in any order
Students will create 15 original questions (5 -ar, 5 -er, 5 -ir) in the structured template provided. The template includes question words, infinitives, and subjects. A list of clue words with English translation are also provided.
Verbs included:
-AR: hablar, practicar, jugar, mirar, bailar (page 1)
-ER: leer, comer, aprender, correr, volver (page 2)
-IR: vivir, escribir, salir, recibir, asistir (page 3)
For irregular verbs ser, ir, ver, students will answer 6 personal questions (2 for each verb), instead of creating their own. (page 3)
This is a introductory worksheet to practice writing sentences in the present subjunctive. Only regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs are used for the present subjunctive. A structured template is provided for students to write their sentences.
Page 1
Part 1: Conjugate the introductory verbs in column A in the present tense and conjugate the verbs in column B in the present subjunctive. Students will conjugate 5 introductory verbs and 5 present subjunctive verbs.
Part 2: Using the introductory verbs (present tense) and present subjunctive verbs from part 1, create an original sentence by filling in the template and adding 2-3 additional words. Students will write 5 sentences.
Subjunctive verbs used: estudiar, comer, vivir, comprender, aprender
Page 2
Part 3: Conjugate the introductory verbs in column A in the present tense and conjugate the verbs in column B in the present subjunctive.Students will conjugate 5 introductory verbs and 5 present subjunctive verbs.
Part 4: Using the introductory verbs (present tense) and present subjunctive verbs from part 3, create an original sentence by filling in the template below and adding 3-4 additional words. Students will write 5 sentences.
Subjunctive verbs used: viajar, mirar, escribir, leer, limpiar
This worksheet is a practice with questions on the uses of the imperfect tense in Spanish. All questions are information questions and reflexive verbs are included.
(1) Habitual actions / 6 questions
(2) Age / 1 question
(3) Time / 4 questions
(4) Weather / 7 questions (students will answer with 7 different types of weather)
(5) Season / 2 questions
(6) Date / 1 question
(7) Description of clothing / 2 questions
(8) Name / 2 questions
(9) Description of a place / 2 questions
(10) Description of a person / 2 questions
(11) Feeling / emotion / 2 questions
Students can also do this practice orally.
Length: 2.5 pages
This worksheet is an introductory practice with present subjunctive verb conjugations and sentence completions.
Conjugate each infinitive in the present subjunctive for all 6 persons
Use the appropriate present subjunctive conjugation to complete the sentence and add 3-4 word to expand on the sentence. Your sentence should make sense.
Students will conjugate 15 verbs (5 -ar, 5 -er, 5 -ir) and complete 15 sentences. Only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used.
Verbs included:
Page 1: hablar, ayudar, comprar, mirar, escuchar
Page 2: comer, leer, aprender, vender, correr
Page 3: vivir, escribir, abrir, compartir, decidir
Example of sentence completion:
Yo quiero que tú _______
Tú prefieres que Luis _______
Practice: Irregular preterit questions and conjugation practice
Answer each question in the preterit in a complete sentence. Then, write the preterit conjugations for each subjects (person) in the table.
Students will write the conjugations for the subjects not included in the question/ answer. Ex: Que hiciste tu ayer? Yo ____ / Students will write the conjugations for el / ella/ Ud, nosotros, vosotros, and ellos / ellas / Uds
There are 12 questions total
Verbs included:
I stem: hacer, venir, querer (page 1)
U stem: andar, estar, saber, tener, poner, poder (pages 2-3)
J stem: conducir, traer, decir (page 3)
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, test / quiz, or as part of your sub plans.
This is a worksheet to practice writing sentences with ir + a + infinitive
Complete each sentence in the template using the following guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation of IR (to go) to match the subject (person).
Write “a”
Choose a different infinitive -ar, -er -ir from the word bank.
Add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence
Students will write a total of 18 sentences separated by infinitive type ( 6 -ar, 6 -er, and 6 -ir). A list of infinitives are provided with their English translation.
This is a worksheet to practice writing sentences with tener que + infinitive
Complete each sentence in the template using the following guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation of tener to match the subject (person).
Write “que”
Choose a different infinitive -ar, -er -ir from the word bank.
Add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence.
Students will write a total of 18 sentences separated by infinitive type ( 6 -ar, 6 -er, and 6 -ir). A list of inifinitives are provided with their English translation.
Length: 2 pages
Practice: Stem change verbs conjugation and sentences
For each stem change (e-ie, o-ue, e-i), conjugate the verbs for all 6 persons. Then, complete each sentence for each verb using the phrases in the word bank provided.
Verbs included:
Page 1: E-IE: pensar, empezar, mentir, entender, querer, cerrar, preferir ( 7 total)
Page 2: O-UE: almorzar, poder, dormir, volver, devolver, encontrar (6 total)
Page 3: E-I: pedir, servir, repetir, seguir, decir (5 total) / students will write an original sentence with Jugar (u-ue).
Example of sentence completion
Complete each sentence below by conjugating the verb and choosing the correct phrase from the word bank
La puerta antes de dormir / en el fin de semana / ir al parque por la tarde / la escuela a las ocho / a sus padres o a sus amigos / la lección en la clase de inglés / nadar en la piscina
(pensar) Yo ______________________
(empezar) tu________________
This worksheet is a practice with writing sentences in the imperfect tense.
Students will write 24 sentences total using 6 - ar verb, 6 -er verbs, 6 -ir verbs, and ser, ir, ver (each used twice).
Write an original sentence using the following guidelines:
Write the clue word (cada día etc), the subject (person), imperfect tense verb conjugation in the correct order in the template provided.
Add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense.
Verbs included:
Page 1: -AR: hablar, jugar, bailar, mirar, practicar, comprar (6 sentences)
Page 2: -ER: comer, correr, beber, volver, leer, comprender (6 sentences)
Page 3: -IR: escribir, vivir, salir, abrir, recibir, compartir (6 sentences)
Page 4: ser, ir, ver (6 sentences / each verb used twice)
This worksheet is a matching practice with questions in the imperfect tense.
There are 20 questions total and answer key is included.
Verbs included:
-AR: hablar, bailar, jugar, mirar
-ER: comer, beber, leer, aprender
-IR: vivir, salir, recibir, compartir
Reflexive: despertarse, acostarse
Irregular: ser, ir, ver (each verb used twice)
j. hablabas / hablaba m. bailaba / bailaba
____ 1. ¿Con quién _______ tú mucho? Yo ________ con José. (hablar)
____ 2. ¿Dónde _______ Paula cada tarde? Ella _______ en su casa. (bailar)
Length: 2 pages including answer key
Sentence practice with preterit regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs
Write an original sentence using the following guidelines:
Write the clue word (ayer etc), the subject (person), preterit verb conjugation in the correct order in the template provided.
Add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense.
Students will write 6 sentences per verb for a total of 18 sentences
Example: Ayer / hablé/ yo
Verbs included:
Page 1 (-Ar verbs): hablar, ayudar, comprar, mirar, bailar, escuchar
Page 2 (-Er verbs): comer, beber, correr, volver, vender, comprender
Page 3 (-Ir verbs): escribir, vivir, salir, decidir, recibir, compartir
Matching: Questions with stem change verbs (present tense)
Verbs included: pensar, preferir, entender, cerrar, querer, almorzar, poder, dormir, contar, empezar, comenzar, mentir, divertirse, pedir, servir, repetir, jugar, seguir, volver, devolver (There is one question per verb).
There are 20 questions total and answer key is included.
Example
p. piensas / pienso h. prefieres / prefiero
____ 1. ¿En qué _______ tú? Yo ________ mis vacaciones. (pensar)
____ 2. ¿Qué _______ hacer Ud? Yo ________ leer. (preferir)
Length: 2 pages including answer key
Matching: I-Y preterit verbs with questions
Verbs included: leer, caer, oir, creer (3 questions per verb)
-UIR verbs included: destruir, construir, huir, incluir, influir, distribuir (1 question per verb)
There are 18 questions total and answer key is included.
Example
i. leíste / leí o. leyó / leí
____ 1. ¿Qué _______ tú ayer? Yo ______ un libro. (leer)
____ 2. ¿Dónde _______ Ud anoche? Yo ________ en la sala. (leer)
Length: 2 pages including answer key
Matching: Usted commands with reflexive verbs (affirmative and negative)
There are 26 reflexive verbs total. Answer key is included.
Example
k. lávese / no se lave p. báñese / no se bañe
___ 1. Lavarse (+/ -)
___ 2. Bañarse (+/ -)
Length: 2 pages including answer key
IR stem change preterit verbs questions matching practice
Verbs included: pedir, servir, preferir, mentir, repetir, seguir, dormir, morir, divertirse, vestirse (10 total)
This worksheet is a matching practice with -IR stem change verbs in the preterit. There are 20 questions total (2 for each verb listed above) and answer key is included.
Example:
m. pediste / pedí i. pidió / pidió
____ 1. ¿Qué ________ tú ayer? Yo ________ una pizza. (pedir)
____ 2. ¿Qué ________ José al profesor? Él _______ la tarea. (pedir)
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, or entry / exit slip
Length: 2 pages including answer key