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 and nationalities super-fast practice
For each sentence, write an X under the appropriate conjugation of Ser (to be). Then, choose a different nationality for each person from the word bank and write it in the last column. Be sure that the nationality agrees in number (singular / plural ) and gender (masculine / feminine). (20 total)
Example:
Word bank: puertorriqueño / español / mexicano …
Template: Subject + soy / eres / es / somos / sois / son + Nationality ________
Yo + ____ / ____ /____ /____ /____ /____ / + ____________ (Nationality)
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Tener que infinitive super mini practice
For each sentence, write an X under the correct conjugation of Tener. Then, in the last column write an infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) using the word bank below. Do NOT repeat any infinitives. (18 sentences total)
Example:
Word bank for infinitives (use in any order): hablar / comer / escribir / ayudar /
Template: Subject + tengo / tienes / tiene / tenemos / teneis / tienen + que + Infinitive
Yo + ____ / ____ / ____ / ____ / ____ / ____ / + que + _______________ (infinitive)
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Ir (to go) super mini practice
For each sentence, write an X under the appropriate conjugation of Ir. (20 total)
Example:
Template: Subject + voy / vas / va / vamos / vais / van + Rest
Yo____ / ____ /____ /____ /____ /____ / + a la biblioteca.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Subjunctive, Indicative, Infinitive identification practice
For each set of sentences, write an X under the appropriate column (Subjunctive, Indicative, Infinitive).
*There are 10 sets with 3 sentences each for a total of 30 sentences.
Example:
Template: Sentence + columns (Subjunctive, Indicative, Infinitive)
Yo quiero mirar la tele.
Yo quiero que tú mires el programa.
Es obvio que me gusta mirar la tele.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Preterit v Imperfect uses identification practice
For each sentence, write an X under the appropriate column (Preterit or Imperfect). (25 sentences total).
Example:
To talk about completed actions (done and over with).
To talk about on-going actions (was / were + “ing”).
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Gustar and similar verbs quick practice
For each sentence write the correct indirect object pronoun. Then, write an X under the gustar type verb based on each person’s interest. Note: Use the singular from of the verb for a singular noun or an infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir). Use the plural form of the verb for plural nouns.
Verbs included: Gustar, Encantar, Doler, Aburrir
*There are 10 sentences per verb.
Indirect direct object pronouns are listed for reference.
Example:
Template: Prepositional prhase + Indirect object + Gusta + Gustan + Rest
A mí / ____ / _____ / ______ la escuela.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, study guide, review, entry / exit slip
Los quehaceres identification and questions practice
Part 1: Write the letter of the place where each chore takes place. (12 total)
e. el sótano / g. la cocina
_____ 1. Cocinar, lavar y secar los platos
_____ 2. Lavar la ropa en la lavadora
Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish using the present tense. You can use phrases from part 1 or come up with your own. Note: All verbs must be conjugated. ( 9 questions total)
Note: All questions start with ¿Qué haces tú en…?
Example:
¿Qué haces tú en la cocina? (Give 3 things) _____________________________
Answer key is included on page 3 for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Ir and places questions matching practice
Write the correct letter of the answer for each question. Note: Some letters will be used more than once. (16 questions total)
Example:
m. para almorzar con mis amigos
k. para leer un libro
_____ 1. ¿Por qué vas tú a la biblioteca?
_____ 2. ¿Por qué va Ud. al restaurante?
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 4A of Realidades 1.
Los quehaceres questions matching practice
Write the correct letter of the answer for each question. (16 total)
Example:
J. Él corta el césped.
n. Yo lavo y seco los platos.
_____ 1. ¿Qué haces tú en la cocina?
_____ 3. ¿Qué hace Marcos en el jardín?
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Mi niñez short paragraph practice (Imperfect tense)
For a homework assignment, Marcos had to write a short paragraph about his childhood in the imperfect tense. He forgot to follow his teacher’s guidelines and did not conjugate any of the verbs.
Your task: Make corrections for Marcos by conjugating each underlined infinitive in the yo form in the imperfect tense. (14 sentences total)
Sample:
(1) Ser bajo, moreno, y cómico. (2) Vivir en una casa pequeña con mis padres y mi hermano mayor…
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Una ciudad verde: Environment paragraph practice (El medio ambiente)
Sara Gómez is an environmentalist. She has written a letter that she plans to distribute to the citizens in her town of Las Ramas to enlist their help in improving the environment.
Your task: Complete the letter with the missing words using the word bank.
Word bank: productos / reciclar / la carne / separar / traigan / aire / bolsas / público / planten / manejen / duchas / piensen / cierren / desperdicio / utilicen / leyes / apagar / conservar / electricidad / eléctricos
Queridos ciudadanos de Las Ramas,
Es necesario que todos cuidemos nuestro medioambiente. Tengo sugerencias para que nuestra ciudad sea una ciudad verde.
La gente necesita (1) ___________________ el plástico, el vidrio, y el cartón. Es necesario (2) __________________ los materiales antes de ponerlos en el bote de reciclaje. Para combatir la contaminación del (3) __________________, es necesario …
There are 20 blanks total. Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 9A / 9B of Realidades 3.
Gustar speedy practice
For each sentence write the correct indirect object pronoun. Then, write an X under gusta or gustan based on what each person likes. Note: Use “gusta” for a singular noun or an infinitive. Use “gustan” for plural nouns. (20 sentences total)
Note: Indirect objects are listed for reference.
Example:
Template: Prepositional phrase + Indirect object pronoun + Gusta + Gustan + Rest
A mí / _____ /_____ / ______ la pizza.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Doler speedy practice
For each sentence write the correct indirect object pronoun. Then, write an X under duele or duelen based on the body part. Note: Use “duele” for a singular body part. Use “duelen” for a plural body part. (20 sentences total)
Note: Indirect object pronouns are listed for reference.
Example:
Template: Prepositional phrase + Indirect object pronoun + Duele + Duelen + Rest
A mí / _____ /_____ / ______ la cabeza.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Realidades 2: Chapter 4A vocab fill in practice
Complete each sentence using the correct word from the word bank. (15 total)
Note: All sentences are in the imperfect tense. All answers are nouns.
Word bank for #1-7: oso / bloques / tren eléctrico / monedas / muñecas / cuerda / muñecos / peluche
Yo construía una casa con los ___________________________.
Word bank for #8-15: todo el mundo / triciclos / tortugas / peces / patio / verdad / recreo / guardería infantil / vecinos
En la calle vosotros montabais vuestros ________________________________.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
*If not using with Realidades 2 chapter 4A, the practice can also be used with the theme of childhood and imperfect tense.
Ir and places quick fill in practice
Complete each sentence with the correct conjugation of Ir (to go) and a place from the word bank. Choose a masculine place after “al” and a feminine place after “a la / a las.” Do not repeat any places. (17 total)
Example:
Word bank for places: biblioteca / café / centro comercial / campo / casa / cine / gimnasio / iglesia / mezquita / montañas / parque / piscina / playa / restaurante / sinagoga / templo / trabajo
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + al / a la / a las + place
Yo __________ + al + _______________.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 4A of Realidades 1.
Practice: Places with Ir and Querer
Complete each set of sentences with the correct conjugation of Querer (first blank), Ir (second blank), and the appropriate place using the word bank. Choose the right place based on what each person wants to do. (12 total)
Example:
Word bank for places: restaurante / biblioteca / playa / café / parque / campo / montañas / casa / iglesia / centro comercial / gimnasio / cine
Yo ________________ leer un libro. (Querer)
Yo ________________ a la ________________________. (Ir, place)
Note: Conjugations of Querer and Ir are included for reference.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 4A of Realidades 1.
Realidades 2 Chapter 4B vocab matching and fill in practice
Part 1: Matching: Write the correct letter of the English translation of each word.
(38 total)
Example:
z. to hug / x. to kiss
_____ 1. abrazarse
_____ 2. besarse
Part 2: Complete each sentence with the correct word using the word bank. (20 sentences and 24 blanks)
Example:
Part 2: Complete each sentence using the correct word from the word bank.
Word bank: charlaban / jugaban / mientras / saludaba / frecuentemente / nos abrazábamos / antigua / reunión / se daban / regalaban / se besaban / hacíamos / modales / fuegos / mayores / nos divertíamos / chistes / se casaban / se reían / había / alrededor / nos llevábamos / lloraba / se despedían
Hints: V: conjugated verb / RV: conjugated reflexive verb / N: noun / Adv: adverb / Adj: adjective
Cuando visitaba a mis parientes, primero yo les _______________________. (V)
Cuando llegaba a la casa de mis primos, nosotros __________________________. (RV)
Mi padre y sus amigos ____________________________ la mano. (RV)
Answer key is included on pages 5-8.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
If not using Realidades 2, It can also be used for practice with the theme of childhood memories of family celebrations and imperfect tense.
Ser and adjectives: Singular to plural practice
Re-write each sentence to make it plural. Write each element in the template provided. (24 total)
Example:
El + chico + es + bueno.
Template: Definite article (plural) + Noun (plural) + verb (plural) + adjective (plural)
Answer: Los chicos son buenos.
Note: All sentences are with El and La.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
*This practice is useful for Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes.
Estar, Ir and Tener que infinitive practice with places
Complete each set of sentences with the correct conjugations of Estar (to be), Ir (to go), and Tener (to have). In the second blank with Ir and Tener, choose and write the correct infinitive phrase from the word bank. Hint: Choose the infinitive phrase that logically matches the place where each person is.
*There are 10 sets total.
Example:
Word bank for ir: ver una película / aprender la lección
Word bank for tener: comprar una entrada / probarse los jeans
Yo _____________ en el cine. (Estar)
Yo ___________ a __________________________________________. (Ir, Infinitive)
Yo ___________ que __________________________________________. (Tener, Infinitive)
Note: All sentences are structured the same as the example above. Only the subjects and places will be different.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Ir (to go) open ended sentence practice
In the template below, write 8 original sentences using the conjugation of ir, a place from the word bank (or come up with your own), with whom (con + person), an when (using the word bank or come up with your own).