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.
Present tense with Tener que and Ir a infinitive short practice
For each infinitive write the present tense conjugation, and Tener que infinitive and Ir a infinitive structures. Note: Both Tener and Ir must be conjugated in the present tense. (10 total)
A table with present tense -ar, -er, -ir verb endings and conjugations of Tener and Ir is included for reference.
Example:
Hablar
Present tense: Yo __________________
Tener que infinitive: Yo __________________ que__________________.
Ir a infinitive: Yo __________________ a__________________.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Places in town practice: (Present and Preterit) Spanish
Complete each sentence by choosing and conjugating the correct infinitive in the present tense using the word bank. Then, on the second blank, write the preterit conjugation. (16 sentences total with 16 different places)
*Note all sentences are in the Yo conjugation.
Model:
Jugar / estudiar: En la escuela yo estudio en la clase. estudié
Example:
Word bank: Leer, Hablar, Ver, Pesar
En la biblioteca yo ___________ un libro. _________________
En el cine yo ___________ una película. _________________
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.
Las compras mini conversations fill in practice (Preterit)
All of Elena’s friends went shopping at the mall yesterday. She was not able to go with them. Today, she is texting them to ask where they went, what they bought etc. Complete each mini conversation using the word bank provided.
*There are 6 conversations total. Students will complete seven blanks per conversation using the word bank.
*Note: All 6 conversations are structured like the example shown below. Only the stores, items bought, colors, payment type, and people will be different.
Sample:
Conversación #1
Word bank: pagué / quince / tarjeta de crédito / compré / fui / amarilla / camisa
Elena: Ramón, ¿A dónde fuiste ayer?
Ramón: Yo ________ a “El bolsillo” , que es una tienda de ropa.
Elena: ¿Qué compraste?
Ramón: Yo _______________ una _______________.
Elena: ¿De qué color es?
Ramon: Es _________________.
Elena: ¿Cuánto costó?
Ramon: Costó _______________ dólares.
Elena: ¿Cómo pagaste?
Ramón: Yo _______________ con una _____________________________.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 2B of Realidades 2.
Los quehaceres y las quejas practice with Tener Que Infinitive
The following people don’t like doing chores based on the room or part of the house. However, they have to do them. For each person, choose the correct infinitive phrase using the word bank based on the room or part of the house. Then, write a complete sentence using Tener que+ infinitive.
*There are 10 sentences (persons) and students will write a total of 16 sentences since some subjects (persons) will have to do more than one chore.
*A structured template is provided for student responses.
*The word bank with infinitive phrases comes with English translation (Ex: lavar la ropa: to wash clothes )
Example:
Word bank:
lavar la ropa: to wash clothes / sacudir los muebles: to dust the furniture / hacer las camas: to make the beds / pasar la aspiradora: to vaccum
Marcos (Yo): No me gusta la sala. (Give 2)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Tener + Que + Infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) phrase
Answer: Yo tengo que sacudir los muebles.
Yo tengo que pasar la aspiradora.
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 and Para Empezar chapter of Realidades 3.
Ir a infinitive basic questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence using the conjugation of Ir (to go), a, and an infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) phrase from the word bank below.
*15 questions total
Note: All questions are structured the same as the example below. Only the subjects are different.
*A structured template is provided for students to write their answers.
*A table with conjugations of Ir is provided for reference.
Word bank (use in any order)
hablar con amigos / hacer la tarea / comer en el café
¿Qué voy a hacer yo?
Template: Subject (Tú) + Conjugation of Ir + A + Infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir ) phrase
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Reading: Los recados y los lugares (Errands and places)
Sara Gómez likes to write in her journal about her day. Read her entry about what she did today and answer the comprehension questions.
*There are 14 comprehension questions with multiple choice (write A or B).
Sample
Es jueves y yo no tuve que trabajar porque el consultorio de abogado donde trabajo está cerrado los jueves. Por eso, yo hice muchos recados en mi ciudad. Por la mañana yo fui al correo para comprar sellos y para echar una carta a mi tío. Después yo fui al banco para cobrar mi cheque de salario. También yo abrí una cuenta de ahorrar y deposité cien dólares después de cobrar mi cheque.
Comprehension questions: Write the correct letter of the answer based on the reading.
_____ 1. ¿Por qué hizo Sara sus recados el jueves?
a. Porque ella no tuvo que trabajar. b. Ella miró mucha tele.
Answer key is included on pages 4-5 for the comprehension questions.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, sub plans, quiz, added to a test, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Los lugares past tense selection practice
For each place, choose 2 things that a person can do there, using the word bank. Then, based on your answers, choose one infinitive phrase for each place and conjugate the infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) for all six persons in the preterit. Note: When conjugating verbs, include reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos, os, se) and make spelling changes, as needed.
*9 places total: el banco / el correo / la farmacia / el consultorio / la tienda de equipo deportivo / la biblioteca / la estación de servicio / el supermercado / el centro.
Note: All questions are structured the same “Qué se puede hacer en + place.”
Sample:
Word bank: caminar con amigos / abrir una cuenta / buscar frutas y verduras / comprar sellos / recoger una receta / hablar con el médico / llenar el tanque …
¿Qué se puede hacer en el banco? (Give 2)
Answer: cobrar un cheque / abrir una cuenta
*Students can choose cobrar or abrir and conjugate them for all 6 persons in the preterit in the table provided.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Tener que infinitive basic questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence using the conjugation of Tener (to have), que , and an infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) phrase from the word bank below.
*15 questions total
Note: All questions are structured the same as the example below. Only the subjects are different.
*A structured template is provided for students to write their answers.
*A table with conjugations of tener is provided for reference
Word bank (use in any order)
hablar con amigos / hacer la tarea / comer en el café
¿Qué tengo que hacer yo?
Template: Subject (Tú) + Conjugation of Tener + Que + Infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir ) phrase
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Present tense regular verbs basic sentence practice
Write an original sentence in the present tense for each subject. Use a different infinitive from the list below. Add 4-5 words to expand on your sentence. Note: All verbs must be conjugated, and sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). Your sentences must make sense.
*For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), students will write 10 sentences (30 total).
*A list of infinitives (-ar, -er, -ir) with English translation and verb endings is provided.
*A structured template is provided for students to write their answers.
Example:
-Ar verbs
Hablar: to speak / Comprar: to buy / Ayudar: to help
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Add 4-5 words
Yo + ________+ ______________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Imperfect tense basic sentence practice
Write an original sentence in the imperfect for each subject. Use a different infinitive from the list below or come up with your own. Add 3-4 words to expand on your sentence. Note: All verbs must be conjugated, and sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). Your sentences must make sense. *No collaboration, translators, or unauthorized resources.
*Students will write 12 sentences total
A table with list of infinitives and English translations, Imperfect tense endings of -ar, -er, -ir verbs, and conjugations of Ser, Ir, Ver is provided for reference.
Example:
Template: Clue word + Subject + Conjugated verb + Add 3-4 words
Cuando era niño + Yo + _____________ + ____________________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, entry / exit slip, or sub plans. It can be used when students are first introduced to the imperfect tense.
Length: 2 pages
Preterit tense regular verbs basic sentence practice
Write an original sentence in the preterit for each subject. Use a different infinitive from the list below or come up with your own. Add 3-4 words to expand on your sentence. Note: All verbs must be conjugated, and sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). Your sentences must make sense. *No collaboration, translators, or unauthorized resources.
*Students will write 12 sentences total
A table with list of infinitives with English translations, -Ar, -Er, -IR preterit endings is included for reference.
Template: Clue word + Subject + Conjugated verb + Add 3-4 words
Ayer + Yo + _________ + _______________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, entry / exit slip, or sub plans. It can also be used when students are first learning the preterit tense.
Length: 2 pages
La niñez fill in practice with imperfect tense
Part 1: Conjugate each infinitive in the imperfect tense.
*Students will conjugate Jugar, Obedecer, Compartir, Ser, Ir, Ver for all 6 persons.
Part 2: Complete each sentence by choosing the correct infinitive from the word bank and conjugate it in the imperfect. Note: Some infinitives will be used more than once. For reflexive verbs, be sure to include the appropriate reflexive pronoun. (20 sentences total)
Word bank: Ser: to be (5x) / Jugar: to play (4x) / Saltar: to jump / Compartir: to share / Mentir: to lie / Coleccionar: to collect / Portarse: to behave / Dormir: to sleep / Decir: to tell / Montar: to ride / Ir: to go / Pelearse: to fight / Permtir: to allow / Ver: to see / Obedecer: to obey
Example:
Yo ________________ con los bloques.
Tú ________________ la cuerda.
Marcos ________________ las monedas.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 4A of Realidades. 2.
Los quehaceres questions fill in practice (Present tense)
Ana is visiting her friend Paula’s house. Paula lives with her three children Sara, Marcos, and Tina. Paula’s husband is often away for work reasons. However, her three children are very helpful with household chores. Ana is very impressed with how clean and organized Paula’s house is. She is asking Paula about who completes various chores.
Your task: Complete each of Ana’s questions with using a verb from the word bank. (20 sentences total separated by rooms and places around the house)
*Note: All questions are with Quién
Example:
¿Dónde?: La cocina
Word bank: saca / lava / frega / ayuda / seca / pone
Ana: ¿Quién _______________ los platos?
Paula: Sara
Ana: ¿Quién _______________ los platos después de lavar?
Paula: Tina
Ana: ¿Quién _______________ la mesa?
Paula: Marcos
Ana: ¿Quién te_______________ a cocinar?
Paula: Sara
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.
Los lugares tiny conversations practice (Present tense)
Marcos is at home while all his friends are doing things around town. He is texting each friend to find out where they are and what they are doing. Complete each mini conversation using the correct infinitive phrase from the word bank. Conjugate the infinitive in the present tense
*10 conversations total with 10 different places.
Note: All conversations are the same as shown in the example below. Only the place and names of friends will be different.
Places included: la biblioteca / la estación de servicio / el correo / el supermercado / la farmacia / la tienda de equipo deportivo / la clínica dental /
el banco / el centro comercial / la tienda de ropa
Example:
Word bank: llenar el tanque / leer un libro
Marcos: ¿Dónde estás?
Elena: Yo estoy en la biblioteca.
Marcos: ¿Qué haces?
Elena: Yo ____________________________
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Tener que infinitive basic translation practice
Translate each sentence in Spanish using the template provided. (27 sentences total)
Example:
I have to speak. (hablar: to speak)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Tener + Que + Infinitive
I have to eat. (comer: to eat)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Tener + Que + Infinitive
I have to write. (escribir: to write)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Tener + Que + Infinitive
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Present to preterit conversion practice
For each infinitive, write the preterit tense conjugation. (33 total)
Example:
Hablar - Yo - hablo - ________________
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Practice: Places with Ir (present tense)
For each place, complete the first blank with the correct conjugation of Ir (to go). In the second blank, choose and write the correct infinitive phrase from the word bank. (14 total)
Word bank for infinitive phrases:
leer los libros / trabajar / cenar por la noche / beber café y comer un pastel / tomar el sol / gozar el paisaje* / pasar tiempo con su familia / jugar con amigos / ir de compras / rezar / acampar*/ nadar / hacer ejercicio / ver una película
Example:
Yo __________ a la biblioteca para ________________________
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.
Realidades 2 Chapter 3A vocabulary practice with preterit
Part 1: Los lugares: Read each description and write the correct place using the word bank. (12 total)
Example:
Word bank: La tienda de equipo deportivo / La tienda de ropa / El banco / El supermercado / El centro / La estación de servicio / El centro comercial / El correo / La farmacia / La clínica dental / El consultorio / La biblioteca
_____________ 1. Es un lugar donde los clientes cobran sus cheques y sacan dinero.
Part 2: Write the name of the place where each line is heard. Use the word bank. *The same word bank from part 1 is used. (12 total)
Example:
_________________________ 1. A mí me duelen los dientes.
Part 3: Based on where each person went, write the correct conjugation of Ir (to go) in the preterit and choose an infinitive phrase from the word bank below and conjugate the infinitive in the preterit. If there are two infinitives, conjugate both . (12 total)
*All 12 places are from part 1
Word bank: Sacar un libro y devolver otro / buscar los palos de golf
Yo __________ (ir) a la tienda de equipo deportivo y yo ____________________
Tu amigo __________ (ir) a la biblioteca y él ________________________
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Los lugares y las compras practice
Marcos is never satisfied with anything. He always finds something to complain about. Read Marcos’s complaints as he goes through different places in town.
*9 places total : La estación de servicio / La tienda de ropa / El banco / El supermercado / La librería / El correo / La tienda de equipo deportivo / El centro comercial / La farmacia
Your task: Write the place (lugar) where the complaint is taking place using the word bank. Then, write 3 things that one can buy at this place using the word bank provided or come up with your own.
Example:
Word bank:
Places: La estación de servicio / La tienda de ropa
What can one buy: los jeans , el pan, las blusas, los sellos, los pantalones
Las camisas son muy feas.
Lugar: _________________________
¿Qué se puede comprar en este (this) lugar?
________ / ________ / ___________
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.
Ir a infinitive basic translation practice
Translate each sentence using Ir + a + Infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) in the template provided. (27 sentences total)
*The template is very structured for student responses.
Example:
I am going to speak. (hablar: to speak)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + A + Infintive
I am going to eat. (comer: to eat)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + A + Infintive
I am going to write. (escribir: to write)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + A + Infintive
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.