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.
A worksheet to practice reflexive verbs with the present perfect tense.
Part 1: Conjugate the 16 reflexive verbs in the present perfect
Part 2: Answer the 10 personal questions in a complete sentence
Answer key is included for part 1 only
A matching practice with the conjugations of preterit and imperfect tenses (a combination of regular, irregular, spelling change, and stem change verbs)
There are 26 verbs total. Answer key is included.
Students will complete 3 paragraphs by answering personal questions with regular verbs in the present tense. There are 6 verbs per paragraph.
Paragraph 1 (AR verbs) hablar, comprar, buscar, estudiar, mirar, bailar
Paragraph 2 (ER verbs) aprender, comer, beber, vender, leer, comprender
Paragraph 3 (IR verbs) abrir, escribir, recibir, vivir, asistir, compartir
Note: The paragraph does not link to any particular vocabulary or theme
This practice can be used as a bell ringer, exit pass, classwork, homework, or quiz
This is an open ended worksheet to practice conjugating reflexive verbs in the present tense.
Students will be given a list of regular reflexive verbs and stem change reflexive verbs. They will choose 4 regular reflexive verbs and 4 stem change reflexive verbs and conjugate them for all 6 persons
A structured template is provided for students for conjugating the verbs.
A worksheet to practice the present tense of dar, ir, ser, ver, estar, hacer
For each infinitive, conjugate it for all 6 persons in the present tense. Then, write a 7 word minimum sentence with each infinitive and use a different subject (person) in every sentence. Post the word count at the end of every sentence.
Stem change verbs sentence writing activity
Stem change sentence writing activity (no collaboration / no on-line translators)
Combine elements from columns A, B, C, and D to form logical sentences using the present tense. For each sentence follow these guidelines:
Use a different subject (person) in every sentence. No subjects can be repeated.
Conjugate the verb in the present tense and make the appropriate stem change as needed.
Choose the right phrase in column C so that your sentence makes sense.
Students will write a total of 16 sentences
Verbs included:
E-IE: empezar, pensar, querer, perder, preferir
U-UE: jugar
O-UE: poder, volver, devolver, dormir, almorzar
E-I: pedir, servir, seguir, competir, repetir
This activity is a structured practice with regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs in the preterit tense where students will write original sentences as they are being introduced to the preterit.
For each infinitive (-ar, -er, and -ir), students will write 6 sentences. A structured template is provided with the infinitive and stem. Students will write the correct ending in the box provided and add 5-6 words to create an original sentence. Preterit verb endings for -ar, -er, and -ir are provided.
Infinitives included (with English translations)
AR: hablar, ayudar, cantar, trabajar, estudiar, tomar, caminar
ER: aprender, vender, beber, comprender, correr, comer, romper
IR: recibir, salir, escribir, vivir, abrir, compartir, asistir
This activity can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, exit pass, quiz, or as part of your sub plans
Length: 2 pages
A worksheet to practice regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the preterit tense
Students will be given a sentence for which they will create an original subject (person) and choose the correct verb from the verb bank.
There are 21 sentences total ( 7 -ar, 7 -er, and 7 -ir)
Verbs used:
AR: ayudar / bailar / estudiar / pintar / hablar / mirar / comprar
ER: aprender / beber / vender / comer / comprender / romper /comer
IR: decidir / salir / escribir / vivir / asistir / abrir / recibir
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, bell ringer, or exit pass
Imagine that you are an advice expert who has been called on a radio show. Many people will be calling you regarding their new year’s resolutions and they want your advice as to how to fulfill them. For each of the 12 resolutions, offer advice using a different introductory verb (present tense) and a different present subjunctive verb. A list of introductory verbs is provided below, or you can use others that you know.
Students will also come up with 4 resolutions of their own and offer advice
Students can do the activity orally in pairs or do it individually in writing
A worksheet to practice the use of infinitive, present subjunctive, and indicative
There are 3 sections with 10 questions in each section. A template is provided for students to write the infinitive, present subjunctive verb, and the indicative (present tense) verb
Part 1: Complete each sentence using a different infinitive (-ar, -er, and -ir) and add 3-4 extra words to make the sentence longer.
Part 2: Complete each sentence in the present subjunctive by adding a different subject (person or thing) and using a different subjunctive verb. After the subjunctive verb, add 3-4 extra words to make the sentence longer.
Part 3: Complete each sentence in the present indicative (present tense) by adding a different subject (person or thing) and using a different present tense verb. After the present tense verb, add 3-4 extra words to make the sentence longer.
A practice worksheet on -ir stem change verbs present and preterit tenses
Infinitives included: pedir, servir, mentir, divertirse, vestirse, preferir, competir, seguir, sentirse, dormir, morir
Part 1: Using the 11 infinitives, students will create original subjects (persons) and conjugate the infinitive in the present and preterit tenses
Part 2: Students will write 5 sentences in the present tense with the guidelines provided
Part 3: Students will write 5 sentences in the preterit tense with the guidelines provided
A worksheet to practice conjugations and sentence writing in the imperfect tense
Infinitives used:
Regular: hablar, beber, salir, despertarse (4 total)
Irregular: ser, ir ver (3 total)
For each infinitive, students will conjugate it for all 6 persons. Then, they will write an original 8 word sentence. A clue word (cada dia etc) is given at the beginning of every sentence.
Verbs are grouped by category: regular and irregular
A worksheet to practice conjugations and sentence writing in the preterit tense
All verb types included: regular, spelling change (car, gar, zar), irregular, and -ir stem change (30 total)
Infinitives used:
Regular: cantar, aprender, salir, acostarse
Spelling change: buscar, jugar, empezar, leer, caer, destruir
Irregular: ser, ir, dar, ver, querer, venir, hacer, andar, saber, poner, poder, tener, traer, conducir, decir
Ir stem change: pedir, divertirse, dormir, vestirse
For each infinitive, students will conjugate it for all 6 persons. Then, they will write an original 8 word sentence. A clue word (ayer, anoche etc) is given at the beginning of every sentence.
Verbs are grouped by category: regular, spelling change, irregular, and -ir stem change, so the assignment can be broken up based on what students are learning.
A reading and writing activity about Christmas in Spanish
Read the letter that Marcos wrote his friend José about how he celebrated Christmas last year and how he used to celebrate Christmas as a child. Complete the letter using the preterit and imperfect tenses.
The letter has two paragraphs (one preterit and one imperfect). The preterit paragraph has 16 verbs, the imperfect paragraph has 15 verbs (ser is used three times)
As a follow up, students can write their own letter on how they celebrated last Christmas and how they used to celebrate Christmas in their childhood. Guidelines are provided
Pages 1-2: Letter from Marcos
Page 3: Guidelines for the original letter that students can write
Pages 4-5: Answer key for the letter from Marcos (Verbs conjugated in the preterit and imperfect tenses)
Answer key is included for the letter only.
This practice can be used prior to or after the Christmas holiday.
Students will create 24 original verb conjugations (regular, irregular, stem change, and spelling change) in the present subjunctive with the guidelines provided. Students will create 24 different subjects as well. The 24 infinitives are provided for students to use along with a sentence starter for all 4 categories (regular, irregular, stem change, and spelling change)
You can use this activity as a bell ringer or exit slip as students are learning various conjugations of the present subjunctive. Students can also do the activity in pairs or alone as a review for a test or quiz.
Modified copy of the activity for sentence writing is included. Students can add extra words after the verb conjugation to create original sentences.
Students will be given a list of clue words in the preteterit and imperfect tenses (ayer, cada noche etc) along with 30 infinitives, and some subjects. For each infinitive, students will create an original conjugation in the preterit and imperfect using a different clue word and subject.
All verb types are included (regular, spelling change, irregular, stem change)
Example: if the verb was hablar, a student may write:
Un día yo hablé
Cada día yo hablaba
Students can work individually or do this activity in pairs. It can also be assigned as classwork, homework, or used as part of your sub plans.
Practice: Jobs with present subjunctive
Luisa Ruiz is a radio show host. Today, her guest is Alfredo Sampó, a career advice expert (un experto en asesoramiento profesional). People can call and get advice for their job related issues. For each job issue mentioned, answer using a different introductory verb (present tense) and an appropriate solution from the word bank below. You cannot repeat any introductory verbs or solutions.
There are 10 situations total
Students can do the activity orally in pairs as well
Complete the conversations below by using an indirect object pronoun (me, te, le, nos, os, se) for the first blank and the correct conjugation of gustar type verb for the second blank.
Verbs included: gustar, encantar, importar, aburrir, fascinar, doler, molestar, interesar, faltar, quedar, preocupar, irritar. Some verbs are used more than once.
There are 15 conversations total (see example below)
Answer key is included
Carmen: ¿Qué te gusta?
Rosa: A mí ______ ________________ la clase de español. (gustar)
Paco: ¿A ti qué te encanta hacer?
Alfredo: A mí ______ ________________ jugar videojuegos. (encantar)
A 3 page packet to practice stem change verbs in the present tense
Stem changes included: e-ie, o-ue, e-i, u-ue
Section 1: Conjugate the 12 infinitives for 6 subjects (Reflexive verbs also included)
Section 2: Change the verb for the subject given (ex: Yo pienso = Uds piensan) (12 total)
Section 3: Answer the 22 personal questions in a complete sentence
The packet can be assigned for classwork, homework, or it can be used as part of your sub plans.
Answer key is included for sections 1 and 2 only. For section 3, student answers will vary.
Pages 1 - 4 are the practices and pages 5 is the answer key for sections 1 and 2.
Students will write 10 original sentences in the present subjunctive with the guidelines provided
A list of introductory verbs and subjunctive verbs is provided
The subjunctive verbs are regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs
This worksheet can be used as students are being introduced to the present subjunctive. It can be assigned as classwork, homework, or as part of your sub plans