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.
Tener que infinitive structured practice
Translate each set of sentences using tener + que + infinitive in the template provided.
There are 7 sets total. Each set has 3 sentences using 3 infinitives (1 -ar, 1 -er, 1- ir).
A structured template is provided for students to write their sentences. Note: The subject will the same for all sentences in each set.
Answer key is included on pages 4-7.
Example: Set 1
I have to speak. (hablar: to speak)
I have to eat. (comer: to eat)
I have to write. (escribir: to write)
This practice is ideal for students in Spanish 1. It can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip (broken into sections).
Ir a infinitive quick practice
Complete each sentence with the conjugation of ir and the infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) provided. Then, add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense. (10 sentences total)
A structured template is provided for students to write their sentences.
Conjugation: voy / infinitive: hablar (to speak)
Template: Subject (Yo) + conjugation of ir + a + infinitive + add 2-3 words
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Length: 2 pages
Tener que infinitive quick practice
Complete each sentence with the conjugation of tener and the infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) provided. Then, add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense. (10 sentences total)
A structured template is provided.
Conjugation: tengo / infinitive: hablar (to speak)
Template: Subject (Yo) + conjugation of tener + que + infinitive + add 2-3 words
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Length: 2 pages
Preterit v imperfect quick practice
For each sentence, write the Spanish translation of the clue word (yesterday, every day etc) using the word bank provided. Then, conjugate the verb in the preterit or imperfect tenses based on the clue word. Write your answers in the template provided.
There are 12 sentences total. A structured template is provided. Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Verbs included: (Preterit): hablar, comer, salir, ir, ver, hacer / (Imperfect): jugar, leer, escribir, ser, dar, hacer
Example:
Clue word + subject + infinititive + rest
Yesterday + yo + hablar + con mi amigo.
Student response: Clue word (Spanish) + Yo + conjugation + rest
Ayer + yo + hablé + con mi amigo.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Sentence completion with infinitive, present, preterit, and imperfect tenses (No on-line translators)
In the first blank, write I if the sentence requires infinitive, T if requires preterit, IMP if it requires imperfect, and P if it requires present tense.
Complete each set of sentences with different conjugated verbs (present, preterit, imperfect) and an infinitive. Then, add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Do not repeat any conjugated verbs or infinitives. Your sentence must make sense and should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over).
There are 5 sets total.
Example:
Set 1
_____ 1. Me gusta _____________________ + ____________________________
_____ 2. Ayer yo _____________________ + ______________________________
_____ 3. Cada día tú _____________________ + _________________________
_____ 4. Cuando vuevle a casa, Marcos _____________________ + ____________
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for the identification part (first blank only: I, IMP, T, P). Student answers will vary.
For Spanish 2 and 3 classes, this practice can be used a review before an exam or as classwork, homework, entry or exit slip.
Mis clases al fin del año (End of school year preterit activity)
As the school year winds down, reflect on your classes and write down one thing you liked or enjoyed. Complete each sentence in the preterit (past) tense. For subjects you can use yo, nosotros, los estudiantes, or el / la profesor (a). (6 sentences total)
*A list of helpful words is provided and students can also come up with their own to complete each sentence.
En la clase de inglés me gustó mucho cuando ________________________
Note: All sentences are structured similarly with either me gustó,
me divertí , me encantó and only the calsses will differ.
Students will also write 3 preterit sentences about this favorite teacher this year.
This practice can be used in Spanish 2 and up.
Length: 2 pages
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), write the stem and the appropriate verb ending.
There are 6 -ar, 6- er, and 6 -ir infinitives. A structured template is provided.
Only regular -ar, -er, -ir infinitives are used.
Students will also answer 3 personal questions in the tu conjugation (one question for each infinitive type: -ar, -er, -ir)
A table with -ar, -er, -ir present tense endings is also included.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Student answers will vary for the personal questions.
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Irregular preterit verbs short practice
Verbs included: dar, ir, ser, ver / hacer, venir, querer / andar, estar, tener, poner, poder, saber / decir, traer, conducir
Part 1: Write the missing preterit conjugations of dar, ir, ser, ver (A table is provided with all 6 persons)
Part 2: Write the correct letter of the irregular stem for each verb. Then, conjugate each infinitive in the table provided. (Students will complete the table for all 6 persons). There are 12 verbs total.
Example:
I stem verbs
____ 1. Hacer (to do / to make) a. quis
____ 2. Querer (to try to) b. vin
____ 3. Venir (to come) c. hic
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Gustar quick practice (Present tense)
For each subject, complete the template using the appropriate indirect object pronoun and the correct form of gustar.
There are 10 subjects total and 3 sentences for each subject (30 sentences total). A structured template is provided for student responses. All answers will be gusta or gustan.
A table with indirect object pronouns is also included.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, quick review, entry or exit slip.
Preterit tense: -ar, -er, -ir verbs fast review
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), write the stem and the appropriate verb ending.
There are 6 -ar, 6- er, and 6 -ir infinitives. A structured template is provided.
Students will also answer 6 personal questions (2 questions for each infinitive type: -ar, -er, -ir).
A table with -ar, -er, -ir preterit tense endings is also included.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Student answers will vary for the personal questions.
This practice can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Imperfect tense fast review practice
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), write the stem and the appropriate verb ending.
There are 6 -ar, 6- er, and 6 -ir infinitives. A structured template is provided.
For irregular verbs (ser, ir, ver), students will write the correct letter of the conjugation.
A table with -ar, -er, -ir imperfect tense endings is also included.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Preterit or imperfect selection practice
Write the correct letter of the conjugation for each sentence. (20 sentences total)
Example:
____ 1. Ayer yo __________ con mi amigo. a. hablé b. hablaba
____ 2. De niño José __________ mucho en el parque. a. jugaba b. jugó
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Go verbs fast practice (present tense)
Verbs included: hacer, poner, caer, salir, decir, tener, venir, oir (8 total)
Part 1: For each infinitive, complete with the appropriate stem and ending. (A structured template is provided for students to write the stems and endings)
Part 2: One personal question with each of the -go verbs mentioned above. Note: All conjugations are in the tu conjugation.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6 for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Dar, ir, ser, ver, hacer fast practice (present tense)
Complete each set of sentences by choosing the correct verb from the word bank. (5 sets and 25 sentences total)
Example:
¿Qué haces tú y cómo eres tú?
Word bank: voy / doy / hago / soy / veo
Yo _________ mi tarea.
Yo _________ un regalo a mi amigo.
Yo ________ la tele.
Yo _________ al cine.
Yo __________ bajo, moreno y simpático.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Present tense regular verbs speedy practice (regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs)
For each verb, write the correct letter of the conjugation. Then, answer the questions that follow using the appropriate present tense conjugation.
Three verbs total: hablar, comer, vivir
Example:
Hablar: to speak
____ 1. Yo a. habla
____ 2. Tú b. hablamos
____ 3. Él / Ella / Ud. c. habláis
____ 4. Nosotros d. hablan
____ 5. Vosotros e. hablo
____ 6. Ellos / Ellas / Uds. f. hablas
¿Con quién _____________ tú? Yo ____________ con Pablo.
¿Dónde ______________ Uds.? Nosotros ______________ en la cafetería.
Part 2: Complete each mini conversation with the correct conjugation in the present tense. (3 conversations total)
Example:
Ayudar: to help
¿A quién ___________ tú?
Yo __________ a mi familia.
¿Quién ______________ a los estudiantes en la clase?
La profesora ______________ a ellos.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Subject pronouns and present tense quick practice
Write the English translation of each subject pronoun using the word bank provided. Then, conjugate each infinitive in the present tense to match the subject pronoun. (10 subject pronouns and 30 verbs: 10 -ar, 10 -er, 10 -ir)
*Note: For the conjugations, only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used. A table with -ar, -er, -ir verb endings is provided for reference.
Example:
Word bank: He, She, I
Yo: _____
Hablar: ___________ / Comer: ___________ / Vivir: __________
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Preterit -car, -gar, -zar verbs speedy practice
Part 1: For each verb, write the correct letter of the conjugation. Then, answer the questions that follow using the appropriate preterit tense conjugation.
Verbs included: buscar, jugar, empezar
Part 2: Students will conjugate sacar, llegar, almorzar for all 6 persons.
Example:
Buscar: to look for
____ 1. Yo a. buscó
____ 2. Tú b. buscamos
____ 3. Él / Ella / Ud. c. buscaron
____ 4. Nosotros d. buscasteis
____ 5. Vosotros e. busqué
____ 6. Ellos / Ellas / Uds. f. buscaste
¿Qué _____________ tú ayer? Yo ______________ un libro.
¿Quiénes ______________ la tienda de ropa? Mis amigos ________________ la tienda de ropa.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Practice: Qué v Cuál
Complete each sentence using qué, cuál, or cuáles
*There are 22 fill in the blanks total. Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Example:
¿ _____________ es un teléfono? Es un aparato (machine) que se usa para hablar.
¿_____________ de los dos regalos quieres comprar?
¿ _____________ eres: estudiante o profesor?
¿_____________ es tu película (movie) favorita?
E-IE stem change verbs: Yes / No questions practice
Answer each set of questions with a yes (sí) and a no in the template provided. Write in complete sentences.
Verbs included: empezar, querer, preferir
*There are 6 sets of questions for each verb. Each set has 2 questions (one with a yes and one with a no) for a total of 12 questions
*A structured template is provided for students to write their answers.
Pages 1-2: Questions with empezar
Pages 3-4: Questions with querer
Pages 5-6: Questions with preferir
Answer key is included on pages 7-12. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip. It is ideal for Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes.
Ser: Mini practice
Part 1: Complete the sentences with the correct conjugation of ser. (20 total)
Example:
Yo ___________ estudiante en un colegio.
Tú ___________ mi mejor amigo.
Part 2: Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish. (7 personal questions)
Example:
¿Cómo eres tú? (Give 3 adjectives)
Answer key is included for part 1 only on page 3. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or quiz.