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.
Reflexive verbs preterit matching practice
Write the correct letter of the preterit conjugation.
*18 infinitives total (regular and stem change included)
Example:
q. me vestí / te vestiste / se vistió / nos vestimos / os vestisteis / se vistieron
p. me lavé / te lavaste / se lavó / nos lavamos / os lavasteis / se lavaron
_____ 1. Lavarse
_____ 7. Vestirse
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit basic conjugation practice (Regular verbs)
For each infinitive type (-AR,- ER, -IR), follow the model shown and write the stem, preterit ending, and verb conjugation in the template provided.
*All 6 persons included.
Infinitives included in the model: Hablar, Comer, Vivir
Infinitives that students will conjugate: Escuchar, Aprender, Escribir
Template: Subject + Stem + Verb ending + Conjugation
Ex: Hablar: Yo + habl + é : Hablé
Page 1: -Ar verbs / Page 2: -Er verbs / Page 3: -Ir verbs
Answer key is included on pages 4-6.
This practice can be used when students are first introduced to the preterit. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, entry / exit slip.
El centro comercial mini conversations (Preterit tense)
Yesterday, Paco and his friends went to the shopping mall “El sol”. After dropping off his friends, Paco went to a nearby park. While his friends were shopping at different stores, Paco texted his friends to see what store they were at, what they did, and how they paid for their purchases. However, his text messages never went through due to a problem with the cell phone tower. Today, he is texting them again asking for the information he wanted yesterday. Complete their mini conversations using the word bank provided.
Word bank
First blank: una zapatería , una tienda de ropa
Second blank: Comprar unas raquetas de tenis , Probarse (o-ue) una blusa y una falda
Third blank: el efectivo , Apple Pay
Conversación # 1
Paco: Tina, ¿Dónde estuviste a las once de la mañana ayer?
Tina: Estuve en “La moda de hoy”.
Paco: No comprendo. ¿A qué tipo de tienda fuiste tú?
Tina: Yo fui a ________________________________________. (Type of store)
Paco: ¿Qué hiciste tú?
Tina: Yo _________________________________________.
Yo decidí comprarlas.
Paco: ¿Cómo pagaste tú?
Tina: Yo pagué con _______________________________________.
Note: All conversations are structured similarly as shown above.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can do the practice orally as well. It can also be used with chapter 2B of Realidades 2.
I-Y preterit verbs basic structured practice
For each infinitive, write the stem and the appropriate preterit ending in the template provided.
Verbs inlcluded:
Page 1: Leer, Caer, Oir
Page 2 (-UIR verbs): Construir, Distribuir, Influir
*There are 6 sentences for each verb.
Example:
Template: Subject + Stem + Ending + Rest
Yo _____ / _____ un libro.
Tú _____ / _____ una revista.
Él _____ / _____ el letrero.
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 when students are first introduced to I-Y preterit verbs.
El centro comercial mini conversations
Paco and his friends are at a shopping mall “El sol”. His friends are shopping at different stores, but Paco is hanging out at the food court. He is texting his friends to see what store they are at, what they are doing, and how they are going to pay for their purchases. Complete their mini conversations using the word bank provided.(5 conversations total, each with a different store)
Example:
Word bank
First blank: una zapatería , una tienda de ropa
Second blank: Comprar unas raquetas de tenis , Probarse (o-ue) una blusa y una falda
Third blank: el efectivo , Apple Pay
Conversación # 1
Paco: Tina, ¿Dónde estás?
Tina: Estoy en “La moda de hoy”.
Paco: ¿Qué es?
Tina: Es ________________________________________. (Type of store)
Paco: ¿Qué haces tú?
Tina: Yo _________________________________________.
Creo que voy a comprarlas.
Paco: ¿Cómo vas a pagar?
Tina: Yo voy a pagar con _________________________________________.
Note: All conversations are structured similarly as shown above.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can do the practice orally as well. It can also be used with chapter 2B of Realidades 2.
Hacer, Dar, Ir, Ver present and preterit practice
For each infinitive, write the present and preterit conjugations using the word bank provided. Then, complete each sentence with the present and preterit conjugation. *There are 6 sentences total for each verb with two blanks each (present and preterit).
Example:
Hacer: to do, to make
*Students will complete a verb table using the conjugations below
Present tense conjugation
Word bank: hacen, hacéis, hago, haces, hacemos, hace
Preterit tense conjugation
Word bank: hizo, hice, hicimos, hicieron, hicisteis, hiciste
Hoy yo ______________ mi tarea. Anoche yo _______________ mis quehaceres.
Hoy tú ______________ el proyecto. La semana pasada tú ________________ cola para el concierto.
Hoy Marcos ________________ un viaje a Florida. El verano pasado él ______________ un viaje a México.
Page 1: Hacer / Page 2: Dar / Page 3: Ir / Page 4: Ver
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or as part of your sub plans.
Ir and tener que infinitive super mini practice
Complete each set of sentences using the word bank provided. For the first blank in each sentence use the correct conjugation of ir and tener.
*There are 6 sets total with 2 sentences each (12 total) and two personal questions at the end.
Example:
Word bank: estudiar / voy / tengo / hablar
Yo ________ a ______________con mi amigo.
Yo ___________ que _____________ en la biblioteca.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
El restaurante mini dialogue practice (present tense)
Read the short dialogues. For each dialogue, add missing words and then add two more lines of your own to continue the dialogue (exclude greetings and farewells). For the question at the end, indicate what meal of the day the people are eating (el desayuno, el almuerzo, la cena).
There are 3 dialogues total.
Example:
José: ¿Qué pides tú?
Carlos: Yo pido el pan tostado y los huevos hervidos.
José: Yo pido los huevos revueltos, el tocino, y el café.
Carlos: Para beber yo pido ___________________________________
José: ¿Cómo son el pan tostado y los huevos hervidos?
Carlos: Son ______________________
José: ____________________________________________________
Carlos: ___________________________________________________
¿Qué comida del día comen José y Carlos? ____________________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, entry / exit slip. Students can work in pairs and present the mini dialogues orally, as well. The practice can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 1.
Future tense and subjunctive with professions (El futuro y el subjuntivo con los trabajos)
Part 1: For each sentence: Write the future tense of Ser in the first blank, the present tense conjugation of the introductory verb in the first blank, and the present subjunctive conjugation of the verb in the last blank.
*10 sentences total
Note: Sentences are all structured the same as the example below. In each sentence, subjects , professions, introductory and present subjunctive verbs will be different.
Yo ______________ médico después de graduarme de la universidad. (ser)
Mis padres _____________________ que yo _____________________ en un hospital cerca de nuestra casa. (preferir > e-ie, trabajar)
Part 2: Students will write a short paragraph in the future tense about their future profession using the guidelines provided.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for part 1 only. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, added to a test, or as part of your sub plans. It can also be used with chapter 6A of Realidades 3.
Los lugares identification and purchase practice
Part 1: Using the word bank below, write the name of the place where each line would be heard. (15 total)
Sample:
Word bank: la tienda de electrodomésticos / la librería / la joyería / el centro comercial / la zapatería / el correo / la tienda de ropa / el restaurante / la tienda de equipo deportivo / el consultorio/ el supermercado / la estación de servicio / el almacén / la tienda de descuentos / la farmacia
Tenemos una colección de libros de ciencia ficción. __________________
Señora, ¿Qué tipo de vestido busca Ud.? ________________
Part 2: Write the letter of the place where each item or service would be purchased. (15 total) * Places are the same as the word bank above.
m. La joyería / g. La librería
_____ 1. La novela, La revista
_____ 2. La pulsera, El collar
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip. It can also be used with chapters 2B and 3A of Realidades 2.
Los lugares: Mini conversations present tense practice
Today, Marcos is running several errands at various places in his town. His younger sister Tina keeps texting him every 15 minutes or so to find out where he is at and what he is doing. Complete their conversation using the correct present tense conjugation of Estar and what Marcos is doing by choosing the appropriate phrase from the word bank below. Note: All infinitives in the word bank must be conjugated in the present tense. If there are two verbs, conjugate both.
*There are 10 conversations total. All conversations are structured the same; only the place will vary.
Word bank: llenar el tanque con gasolina / cobrar un cheque y depositar dinero / echar una carta y comprar los sellos / comprar el pan y los vegetales / hablar con mi médico / recoger (g-j) mi receta / buscar un baloncesto / buscar los nuevos jeans / ver una película / comer con mis amigos
Example:
Hora: 10:00 am
Tina: ¿Dónde estás tú?
Marcos: Yo ______________ en el banco. (Estar)
Tina: ¿Qué haces tú?
Marcos: Yo ______________________________________________
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Students can do the practice orally in pairs or small groups. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Gustar questions with la comida y la bebida
Answer each question in a complete sentence in the template provided. For each question, the indirect object pronoun is me, and the conjugation of gustar is gusta. All foods and beverages should be in Spanish and do not repeat any items. You do not need to write “para el desayuno, almuerzo” in your answers.
*There are 9 questions total ( 3 questions in each set for each meal of the day: desayuno, almuerzo, cena)
*A structured template is provided for student answers.
Example:
*Note: All questions will be the same as below. Only the meals of the day will vary.
¿Qué te gusta comer para el desayuno?
Template: Prepositional phrase (A mí ) + Indirect object pronoun + Conjugation of Gustar + Comer Food item (Give 2)
¿Qué not te gusta comer para el desayuno?
Template: Prepositional phrase (A mí ) + No + Indirect object pronoun + Conjugation of Gustar + Comer + Food item (Give 2)
Qué te gusta beber con el desayuno?
Template: Prepositional phrase (A mí ) + Indirect object pronoun + Conjugation of Gustar + Beber + Food item (Give 2)
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. The practice can be done orally. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 1.
Los lugares description matching and fill in practice
Part 1: Read each description and write the correct letter of the place. (12 total)
j. La iglesia / La sinagoga / El templo / La mezquita
l. El banco
_____ 1. Depositar o cobrar un cheque y sacar dinero
_____ 2. Rezar
Part 2: Complete each sentence with the correct place using the word bank provided. (12 total)
mezquita / centro comercial / consultorio / servicio / farmacia / iglesia / estación / museo / banco / tienda / hospital / equipo deportivo / supermercado / cine
Yo compro mi medicina en la _______________________.
Cada sábado José reza (prays) en la ___________________________.
*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.
Future tense and present tense practice (Spanish)
For each infinitive write the Yo conjugation in the present tense in the first blank. Then, write the correct letter of the future tense conjugations in the second blank. (17 total)
*All 12 irregular verbs are included.
Example:
o. sabré, sabrás, sabrá, sabremos, sabréis, sabrán
i. hablaré, hablarás, hablará, hablaremos, hablaréis, hablarán
___________________ 1. Hablar (Yo) ____
___________________ 4. Saber (Yo) ____
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Spanish nationalities: Basic matching practice
For each set of people, write the correct letter of the nationality.
*There are 21 sets total with 4 people each. All Spanish speaking countries are included.
Example:
País: México
a. somos mexicanos
b. son mexicanas
c. es mexicana
d. es mexicano
____ 1. José
____ 2. Tina
____ 3. Ramón y yo
____ 4. Ana y Lorena
Answer key is included on pages 6-10. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Los lugares with preterit practice
Complete each set of conversations with the correct preterit conjugation of ir and hacer in the first three blanks. For the last blank, choose the correct infinitive phrase from the word bank below and conjugate it in the preterit.
*8 conversations total
Example:
Word bank: sacar dinero / hablar con el médico / comprar palos de golf / buscar nuevos libros / enviar una carta / comprar la comida / comprar medicina / llenar el tanque con gasolina
¿A dónde _____________ tú? (ir)
Yo __________ al correo. (ir)
¿Qué ____________ tú? (hacer)
Yo _______________________________________________.
Note: All conversations are structured the same, as shown in the example above. Only the subjects and places will vary.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 3.
El restaurante with hispanic nationalites and food (Las nacionalidades y la comida)
The restaurant “Nuestra Casa” is accepting reservations for Friday night. Customers from different Hispanic countries will be attending and they plan to order a food item from their home country. For each customer, complete the blanks with the correct nationality in Spanish and the appropriate food item using the word bank. Note: Nationalities must agree in number (singular / plural) and in gender (masculine / feminine) with the person.
*20 countries included. Note: All sentences will be structured the same as shown in the example below. Only the subjects and countries will be different.
Example:
Word bank for nationalities (first blank): venezolano / mexicano / español / peruano / argentino / colombiano
Word bank for food item (second blank): paella / pozole / asado / ceviche / bandeja paisa / pabellón criollo
Luis Ramos: México.
Él es ____________________________. (nationality)
El pide _______________________ .(food item from México)
Tina Gómez: Colombia
Ella es ____________________________. (nationality)
Ella pide _____________________. (food item from Colombia)
Answer key is included on pages 4-6.
On pages 7-9, a second set of the same practice is included but without the word bank for food items. In this set, students will have to do an internet search to find a typical food item from each country.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, entry / exit slip (broken into smaller sections). Students can work on the activity individually, in pairs, or in small groups.
*This practice can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 1.
Practice: Cocinar, Comer, Beber, Compartir (Present tense)
Part 1: Complete the mini conversations with the correct present tense conjugation of the infinitive.
*There are 5 sets total with 4 questions each. All conversations are structured the same. Only the subjects, foods, and beverages will be different.
Example:
¿Qué __________ tú? Yo ____________ la pasta. (cocinar)
¿Qué ___________ tú? Yo ___________la pasta y el pan. (comer)
¿Qué ___________ tú? Yo ___________ agua. (beber)
¿Con quién ___________ tú la pasta? Yo _____________ la pasta con mi hermano. (compartir)
Part 2: Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish. Write the food items in Spanish. (8 total)
Example:
¿Quién cocina la comida en tu familia generalmente? (Quién: who)
¿Te gusta cocinar?
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 1.
*Teachers can also assign part 1 to be done orally by students in pairs or small groups.
Las compras sentence translation matching practice
Write the correct letter of the English translation for each sentence.
*There are 10 sentences on each of the 3 pages (30 total).
*The sentences are in the present and preterit tenses.
Example:
f. We go shopping every weekend.
a. I went to the mall with my friends.
_____ 1. Yo fui al centro comercial con mis amigos.
_____ 9. Nosotros vamos de compras cada fin de semana.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, bell ringer, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 2B of Realidades 2.
Ar, Er, Ir, Ser present tense questions practice
For -ar, -er, -ir infintives, students will conjugate one verb for all 6 persons. Then, they will answer 4 questions with a yes in a complete sentence in the template provided.
*For Ser, students will answer 5 questions with a yes in a complete sentence in the template provided.
This practice can be used in Spanish 1 for classwork, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, homework, or as part of your sub plans.
Length: 4 pages