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.
Ser Ir Ver imperfect tense Speedy practice
Complete each set of sentences with the following guidelines.
On the first blank write S if the sentence requires Ser (to be), write I if the sentence requires Ir (to go), and write V if the sentence requires Ver (to see).
In the second blank write the appropriate imperfect tense conjugation of Ser, Ir, Ver
*There are 6 sets with 3 sentences each (18 sentences total).
Example:
______ 1. Yo ______________ baja y rubia.
______ 2. Yo ______________ la tele cada noche.
______ 3. Yo ______________ a una guardería infantil.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
IR + A + INFINITIVE (Notes and practice)
Page 1: Notes on formation of Ir + a + Infnitive with examples.
Page 2: Practice: Translate each sentence using IR + A + INFINITIVE in the template provided. (10 sentences total)
Example:
I am going to buy. (Comprar: to buy)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + A + Infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir)
Answer key is included on page 3 for the sentence translations.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Ser, Ir, Ver imperfect fast practice
For each set of sentences, write the correct conjugation of Ser, Ir, Ver based on the sentence.
*There are 6 sets with 3 sentences each (18 total).
Example:
I was short, dark haired, and funny. Yo ____________
I used to go to the library every day. Yo ____________
I used to watch a lot of movies. Yo ____________
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Imperfect tense clue words and conjugation mixed practice
In the first blank, write the correct letter of the translation of the clue word. In the second blank, write the imperfect tense conjugation. (26 total)
*Note: There are 26 different clue words (cada noche etc), and Ser and Ir are used twice in the sentences.
m. As a child / q. Everyday / o. Every afternoon
_____ 1. Cada día yo ______________ a todos. (hablar)
_____ 2. Cada tarde tú ______________ a las dos. (comer)
_____ 3. De niña Luisa ______________ con su abuela. (vivir)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Imperfect tense: Ser, Ir, Ver short fill in practice
Part 1: Complete each blank with the correct conjugation of Ser, Ir, or Ver.
*6 sentences total with 3 blanks each.
Example:
Yo _____________ bajo, moreno, y cómico. Yo _____________ a una guardería infantil. Yo _____________ los dibujos animados.
Part 2: Answer in a complete sentence using the imperfect tense.
*3 personal questions with Ser, Ir, and Ver (all in the tú conjugation).
Part 3: Write the correct letter of the translation of each clue word. (10 total)
j. When I was a child / e. Every day
_____ 1. Cuando yo era niño(a)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for parts 1 and 3. For part 2 (personal questions), student answers will vary. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit clue words and conjugation mixed practice
In the first blank, write the correct letter of the translation of the clue word. In the second blank, write the preterit conjugation. (27 total)
*There are 27 different clue words and preterit infinitives (regular, irregular, spelling change, and stem change)
k. Once / q.Yesterday / o. Last night / m. The day before yesterday
_____ 1. Ayer yo _______________ (hablar)
_____ 2. Anoche tú _______________ (comer)
_____ 3. Anteayer Marcos _______________ (escribir)
_____ 4. Una vez Elena _______________ (hacer)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit v Imperfect sentence fill in practice (-AR, -ER, -IR verbs)
Write the translation of each clue word using the word bank provided. Then, complete each mini conversation with the correct conjugation of the preterit and imperfect. Use the same tense in both blanks.
*For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir) there are 8 sentences (4 Preterit and 4 imperfect), and 8 clue words (ayer, cada dia etc).
*A table with preterit and imperfect tenses endings for -ar, -er, -ir verbs is included.
Sample:
Clue words (Write the translation for each clue word using the word bank)
Word bank: The day before yesterday / Last night / Yesterday
Ayer ________ / Anoche ________ / Anteayer________
-AR verbs
¿Con quién ___________________ tú ayer? Yo ___________________ con mi amigo. (hablar)
¿Con quién ___________________ tú cada día? Yo ___________________ con mis padres. (hablar)
¿Qué _____________ Marcos en la tele anoche? Él _____________ las noticias. (mirar)
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Imperfect tense conjugation and sentence practice worksheet
Part 1: Clue words (Write the correct letter of the translation) *10 total
Example:
j. Every day / g. As a child
_____ 1. Cada día / Todos los días
Part 2: Conjugate each infinitive in the imperfect. Then, write a sentence with that infinitive using a different clue word, subject (person), and add 4-5 words. Be sure your sentence makes sense. Do not repeat any clue words or subject.
*3 infinitives included (jugar, leer, salir)
*Note: A table with imperfect tense endings (-ar, -er, -ir) are included.
Part 3: Write the correct conjugation of each infinitive using the word bank. Then, write a sentence with that infinitive using a different clue word, subject (person), and add 4-5 words. Be sure your sentence makes sense. Do not repeat any clue words or subject.
*3 infinitives included (ser, ir, ver)
For parts 2 and 3, a structured template is included for the conjugations and the sentences.
Pages 1-4 are the practice
Answer key is included on page 5 for part 1 (Clue words) only. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Ir and places guided conversation practice
Your friend is asking you about your upcoming week. Answer your friend’s questions about where you are going and why. For each day of the week, choose a different place and a reason for going there (infinitive) using the list below. Be sure to contract a+ el to al, where needed.
Example:
Note: The template is the same for all 7 days of the week, only the day of the week will change.
A: ¿A dónde ____________ tú el lunes? (ir)
B: Yo ____________ (ir) + a ___________________________________________. (place)
A: ¿Por qué?
B: Para _______________________________________________. (infinitive)
This practice can be used with chapter 4A of Realidades 1. Students can do the practice orally or written.
Palabras interrogatives structured practice (Question words)
For each set, translate each question word into Spanish using the word bank. Then, write the correct question word for every sentence.
*There are 5 sets with 4 question words each (20 total)
Example:
Word bank: ¿Con quién? / ¿Cómo? / ¿De qué? / ¿Qué?
Write the translation of: Of what / What / With whom / How
Yo compro un libro. ¿______________________?
Yo hablo con mi amigo. ¿______________________?
Yo estoy bien. ¿______________________?
Mi nacionalidad es americana. ¿______________________?
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit v Imperfect simple intro practice
Part 1: For each set of sentences, write the correct preterit or imperfect conjugation using the answer choices provided. Then, write the English translation of the clue words (ayer, anoche etc). *20 sentences total
Note: All sentences are in the Yo conjugation.
Verbs included: hablar, comer, vivir, despertarse, vestirse, hacer, ser, ir, ver, dar
Example:
Hablar: to speak (hablaba / hablé)
Ayer yo ___________________ con mi profesora.
Cada día yo ___________________ con mis amigos.
Ayer_______________ / Cada día ___________________
Part 2: For each description and write P if it expresses preterit and I if it expresses imperfect.
Example:
_____ 1. Completed actions
_____ 2. Habitual actions (“used to do”)
Part 3: Irregular preterit verbs (Write the letter of the meaning and correct irregular stem for each infinitive) Note: #12-16 will not have an irregular stem.
Example:
p. to do / hic
n. to come / vin
_____ 1. Hacer _____ 2. Venir
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Preterit hacer venir querer fill in practice
Complete each set of sentences using the conjugations from the word bank.
*There are 6 sets with 3 sentences each (18 sentences total)
Example:
quise / vine / hice
Ayer yo _____________ mi tarea.
Yo _____________ a la fiesta un poco tarde.
Yo _____________ ir al parque ayer.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit traer decir conducir fill in practice
Complete each set of sentences using the conjugations from the word bank.
*There are 6 sets with 3 sentences each (18 sentences total)
Example:
dije / traje / conduje
Ayer yo _____________ los refrescos a la fiesta.
Yo __________________ mi coche a la escuela hoy.
Yo _____________ “hola” a mi amigo esta mañana.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit tener andar estar fill in in practice
Complete each set of sentences using the conjugations from the word bank.
*There are 6 sets with 3 sentences each (18 sentences total)
Example:
estuve / tuve / anduve
Ayer yo _____________ al parque.
Yo _____________ que estudiar anoche.
Yo _____________ en mi casa ayer por la tarde.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit saber poner poder fill in in practice
Complete each set of sentences using the conjugations from the word bank.
*There are 6 sets with 3 sentences each (18 sentences total)
Example:
puse / pude / supe
Ayer yo _____________ que mi amigo tiene un nuevo videojuego.
Yo _____________ la mesa antes de comer.
Yo _____________ completar mi proyecto a tiempo.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Imperfect tense irregular verbs fill in practice (Spanish)
Complete each set of sentences with the correct conjugations of Ser (to be), Ir (to go), and Ver (to see) in the imperfect using the word bank.
*There are 6 sets with 3 sentences per set (18 sentences total)
Example:
veía / era / iba
De niño, yo ___________ bajo, moreno, y muy travieso.
Yo _________ al parque con mis amigos cada día.
Yo ___________ la tele con mi familia cada noche.
Page 2 includes a review of regular verbs in the imperfect. Students will conjugate 1 -ar -1 er, 1 -ir and two reflexive infinitives for all 6 persons in a template provided.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or quiz / test.
Subjunctive Indicative or Infinitive (Mini review practice)
Part 1: For each introductory verb or expression, write S if it requires the present subjunctive or I if it requires the indicative (present tense). (30 total
Example:
_____ 1. Querer _____ 11. Decir _____ 21. No hay duda
Part 2: Complete each set of sentences using the present subjunctive, indicative (present tense conjugation), or infinitive.
Example:
Yo quiero ________________. (hablar)
Yo quiero que tú ___________________ una pizza. (comer)
Es obvio que a ti te _________________ jugar en el parque. (gustar)
Answer key is included on pages 3-5. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Imperfect tense mini review practice (Spanish)
Part 1: Complete each blank with the appropriate verb ending in the imperfect
*18 total (6 -ar, 6- er, 6 -ir) / A table with imperfect tense verb endings is included for reference.
Example:
-AR
Yo habl __________ con mis amigos.
Tú compr ____________ muchos dulces.
Marcos mir ___________ la tele cada noche
Part 2: Irregular verbs: Complete each blank with the correct conjugation in the imperfect tense.
*There are 6 sentences each with Ser, Ir, and Ver (18 total)
*A table with the conjugations of Ser, Ir, and Ver is included for reference.
Part 3: Clue words: Write the correct letter of the English translation. (10 total)
Example:
j. When I was a child /i. Every evening / night
_____ 1. Cuando yo era niño(a)
Part 4: Write an X for sentences or phrases that describe the uses of the imperfect tense. (10 total)
_____ 1. Completed action.
_____ 2. Habitual action (“used to do”)
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Question words super-fast practice (Palabras interrogativas)
For each question word, write an X under the correct Spanish translation. Then, complete the blank with the correct question word from each set.
There are 4 sets. Sets 1-3 have 5 question words and 5 fill in the blanks. Set 4 has 7 question words and 7 fill in the blanks.
Sample:
Set 1
Template: ¿Qué? / ¿Cómo? / ¿Dónde? / ¿A dónde? / ¿Por qué?
Why? / To where? / What? / How? / Where?
Mi casa está en Nueva York. ¿_____________________ está tu casa?
Yo voy a la biblioteca para estudiar. ¿_____________________ vas a la biblioteca?
Marcos va al parque. ¿_____________________ va Marcos?
Tú eres alto e inteligente. ¿_____________________ eres tú?
La biología es el estudio de la vida (life). ¿____________________ es la biología?
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Go verbs present subjunctive practice (Conjugations and fill in)
Part 1: Write the correct conjugations of each infinitive in the present subjunctive.
*Students will write the conjugations for all 6 persons (Note: The yo conjugation is already filled in)
8 verbs included: hacer, salir, poner, tener, venir, traer, oir, caer
Part 2: Complete each blank by choosing the correct present subjunctive conjugation from the word bank. (9 total)
Example:
Word bank: pongan / hagan / traiga
La profesora quiere que los estudiantes __________________ su tarea.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.