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.
IR stem change preterit verbs sentences with conjugation practice
For each infinitive write the preterit tense conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 5-6 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence. Vary your subjects (don’t choose the same subject for every infinitive
Verbs included: Pedir, Servir, Repetir, Vestirse, Dormir
*Students will conjugate 5 infinitives listed above for all persons and write 5preterit sentences.
*On the last page, students will answer 5 personal questions (One information question for each verb in the tú conjugation)
A table with -ir preterit endings is included for reference.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 4 pages
Preterit tense sentences with conjugation practice (Regular verbs)
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), choose any one and write the present tense conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 4-5 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence. Vary your subjects (don’t choose the same subject for every infinitive)
*Students will conjugate 3 infinitives for all persons and write 3 preterit sentences.
*On the last page, students will answer 6 personal questions (2 -ar, 2-er, 2 -ir)
A table with -ar, -er, -ir preterit endings is included.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 4 pages
Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer preterit conjugation and sentence practice
For each infinitive, copy the conjugations and add 5-6 words for any one subject to create an original sentence
*A structured template is provided for the conjugations and sentences.
On the last page, students will answer 4 personal questions (one question for Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer). Note: All questions are in the tú conjugation
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 3 pages
Present tense sentences with conjugation practice (Regular verbs)
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), choose any one and write the present tense conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 4-5 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence. Vary your subjects (don’t choose the same subject for every infinitive)
*A structured template is provided for the conjugations and sentences.
*Students will conjugate 3 infinitives for all persons and write 3 original sentences.
*A table with -ar, -er, -ir present tense endings is included for reference.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 3 pages
Imperfect tense sentences with conjugation practice
For each infinitive, write the imperfect tense conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 4-5 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence. Vary your subjects (don’t choose the same subject for every infinitive)
Students will write a total of 9 sentences for the following verbs:
1 -ar, 1 -er, 1 -ir / 3 reflexive verbs / 3 irregular verbs (Ser, Ir, Ver)
A table with imperfect tense endings is included for reference. Note: For the irregular verbs, students will copy the conjugations (provided) and then add 4-5 words to create a sentence.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 4 pages
GO verbs sentences with conjugation practice
For each -GO verb, write the present tense conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 5-6 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence. Vary your subjects (don’t choose the same subject for every verb). Your sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). No collaboration or on-line translators.
9 verbs included: hacer, poner, salir, caer, tener, venir, oir, decir, traer
*A structured template is provided for the conjugations and sentences.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
¿Qué lugar es?: Places identification practice
Using the word bank, write the place where each line is heard. (16 places total)
Word bank: el consultorio / la tienda de ropa / el restaurante / la zapatería / la biblioteca / la librería / el restaurante/ la tienda de electrodomésticos / el correo / la farmacia / la tienda de descuentos / el banco / el almacén / la tienda de equipo deportivo / la estación de servicio / el supermercado / el centro
Example:
Esta blusa es muy bonita. ¿Qué te parece? _______________
Necesito comprar un microondas y un refrigerador. _______________
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 2B and 3A of Realidades 2.
Irregular preterit sentences with conjugation practice
For each infinitive, write the preterit conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 4-5 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence.
*Students will write a total of 12 sentences.
*A structured template is provided to write the conjugations and sentences.
*The irregular stem is listed next to each infinitive.
12 infinitives included:
I stem: Hacer, Venir, Querer
U stem: Andar, Estar, Saber, Poner, Poder, Tener
J stem: Decir, Traer, Conducir
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry / exit slip (broken into smaller sections), or sub plans.
Length: 4 pages
Irregular preterit single verb questions structured practice
For each verb, write the question in the template. Then, answer it in a complete sentence in the template provided. (12 questions total).
Note: All questions are in the tú conjugation.
12 infinitives included:
I stem: Hacer, Venir, Querer
U stem: Andar, Estar, Saber, Poner, Poder, Tener
J stem: Decir, Traer, Conducir
*A table with preterit Yo conjugations of the 12 infinitives is included for reference.
Example:
Hacer: to do, to make
ayer / tú / hiciste / Qué
Template for question: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Rest
Template for answer: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also do the practice orally.
Length: 5 pages
Los lugares mini paragraph
Complete the paragraph with the correct present tense conjugation of the infinitive in parenthesis.
*10 sentences total with 10 different verbs.
*Note: All sentences are in the yo form
Example:
En el banco (1) yo ______________ mi cheque. (cobrar) En la farmacia (2) yo ______________ mi receta. (recoger > g-j)
Conjugate all infinitives from the paragraph above in the preterit (past tense).
Example:
Cobrar ___________
Recoger __________
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.
Length: 2 pages including answer key.
Los lugares original sentences (preterit)
For each infinitive, write the preterit conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 4-5 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence about the place provided.
There are 10 different infinitives with 10 different places.
A word bank with helpful words is included , if students want to use it.
Example:
Cobrar: to cash / Create a sentence about el banco
Template:
Subject (All 6 persons) + Conjugation + Add 4-5 words to create an original sentence.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Length: 3 pages
Go verbs original questions practice
For each verb, write the question and answer in the template provided.
*9 questions total
Verbs included: Hacer, Salir, Poner, Venir, Tener, Caer, Traer, Decir, Oir
*A table with yo conjugations of all 9 verbs is included for reference.
Example:
Hacer: to do, to make
después de la escuela / tú / haces / Qué
Template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Rest
Template for answer: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also do the practice orally.
Length: 4 pages
Los lugares questions matching practice (Preterit)
For each place, write the letter of the correct answer. (14 total)
Example:
c. Yo compré las raquetas de tenis.
m. Yo eché una carta y compré unos sellos.
_____ 1. ¿Qué hiciste tú en el correo?
_____ 14. ¿Qué hiciste tú en la tienda de equipo deportivo?
Note: All questions start with " Qué hiciste tú…" (Only the places are different)
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.
Length: 2 pages
Irregular preterit intro basic conjugation practice
For each irregular infinitive, write the missing stem for Tú, Nosotros, and Ellos / Ellas/ Uds. forms. In the last column, write the conjugation for all 6 subjects.
Note: With irregular preterit, the infinitives have an irregular stem but the same verb endings even if the infinitive ends in -ar, -er, -ir. Some infinitives will change meaning.
12 infinitives included:
I stem: Hacer, Venir, Querer
U stem: Andar, Estar, Saber, Poner, Poder, Tener
J stem: Decir, Traer, Conducir
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used when students are first introduced to irregular preterit verbs. This practice can also be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Los lugares: Personal questions with preterit
Answer each question in a complete sentence by choosing the correct infinitive phrase from the word bank. Each infinitive must be conjugated in the preterit tense. Some questions will require two answers. Write your answers in the template provided.
*There are 14 questions total (one for each place) all in the tú conjugation.
Word bank
comprar los comestibles / hablar sobre mi salud / echar una carta / buscar (c-qu) las raquetas de tenis / sacar (c-qu) un libro / cobrar un cheque/ llenar el tanque / caminar con mis amigos / almorzar (z-c) con mis amigos / ver una película / recoger mi receta / recibir tratamiento para mis dientes / visitar varias tiendas de marca / comprar sellos / comprar productos personales / dejar una propina grande para el mesero / ir al parque / probarse unas camisas / limpiar el parabrisas / devolver dos libros / abrir una cuenta
Note: All questions start with " Qué hiciste tú…"
Example:
¿Qué hiciste tú en el correo?
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
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 3A of Realidades 2.
De niño(a) sentence completion with imperfect tense
Complete each sentence about your childhood by conjugating the verb in the imperfect and providing the required information. (17 sentences total)
Example:
De niño(a) yo ___________ (ser) ___________________________
________________________ . (Give 3 adjectives)
Cada día yo __________________ (hablar) con _______________________.
Yo ____________________ (vivir) en _______________________. (place)
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 2 pages
Irregular preterit verbs questions practice
12 Verbs included:
Hacer, Querer, Venir
Andar, Estar, Tener, Saber, Poner, Poder
Traer, Decir, Conducir
Answer each question using the word bank provided. Write your answers in the template.
*There are 4 information questions for each verb
Example:
Word bank: hiceron el proyecto / hice mi tarea / hicimos los quehaceres / hizo la cama
¿Que hiciste tú?
Template: Subject (Yo)+ Conjugation of hacer + Rest
¿Qué hizo Marcos?
Template: Subject (Marcos)+ Conjugation of hacer + Rest
¿Qué hicisteis vosotros?
Template: Subject (Nosotros)+ Conjugation of hacer + Rest
¿Qué hicieron ellos?
Template: Subject (Ellos)+ Conjugation of hacer + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 9-16. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Gustar verbs basic practice
Complete the template with the correct indirect object pronoun and the correct conjugation of Gustar type verb.
Verbs included: Gustar, Encantar, Aburrir, Doler
*For each verb there are 10 short sentences in a structured template.
Example:
Gustar: to like, to be pleasing
Template:
Yo + A mí + indirect object pronoun + conjugation of Gustar + item (el libro)
Answer: me + gusta
Answer key is included on pages 6-10. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit v Imperfect basic practice
Part 1: Clue words (Write the correct letter of the English translation)
*42 total
Example:
u. Every day / q. Yesterday
_____ 1. Ayer
_____ 2. Cada día / Todos los días
Part 2: For each set of sentences, write the correct conjugation of the preterit and imperfect verbs using the word bank. In the first blank, write P if the sentence is preterit and write I if the sentence is imperfect.
*There are 6 sets. Each set has 6 sentences (3 preterit and 3 imperfect).
*There are 36 sentences total
Example:
Set 1
Word bank: escribía / escribí / hablé / hablaba / comí / comía
______ 1. Ayer yo ________________ con mis amigos. (hablar)
______ 2. Cada día yo ________________ con mi mejor amigo. (hablar)
______ 3. Cada tarde yo ________________ una merienda. (comer)
______ 4. Ayer por la tarde yo ________________ una pizza. (comer)
______ 5. La semana pasada yo ________________ un email a mi tío. (escribir)
______ 6. Muchas veces yo ________________ poemas en mi tiempo libre. (escribir)
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, study guide, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
-CAR, -GAR, -ZAR PRETERIT SUPER FAST PRACTICE
For each spell change type, there are 6 infinitives and students will write the spelling change only in the blank. Then, they will choose any one infinitive and conjugate it for all persons in the preterit.
Sample:
-CAR VERBS (C-QU) SPELLING CHANGE IN THE YO FORM ONLY
For each verb write qu in the blank.
Buscar (to look for): Yo bus _____ é
Tocar (to play an instrument):Yo to_____ é
Sacar (to take out): Yo sa _____ é
Choose any one -CAR infinitive and conjugate it for all persons in the template below.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.