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: Study guide with practice (Present tense)
Abridged notes on reflexive verbs and a table with reflexive pronouns and present tense endings for -ar, -er,-ir verbs are included.
Part 1: Conjugate each infinitive in the template provided. (4 total)
*Students will conjugate each infinitive for all 6 persons in the structured template.
Matching: Write the correct letter of the English translation. (6 total)
Part 2: Body parts (6 total)
Example:
_____ 1. El cuerpo f. The body / c. The nails
Part 3: Personal products (8 total)
Example:
_____ 1. El champú h. Shampoo / c. Towel
Part 4: Transition words (9 total)
Example:
_____ 1. Primero g. Second / d. First
Part 5: Complete each sentence with the correct conjugation of the reflexive verb. Include the appropriate reflexive pronoun. Make stem changes where needed. (13 total with 13 different verbs).
Note: The subject is Yo for all sentences. The English translation of each infinitive is included.
Yo _______ / ___________________ a las seis de la mañana. (Despertarse > e-ie: to wake up)
Part 6: Reflexive verbs with infinitives
Students will translate 3 sentences in two different ways (place the reflexive pronoun before the conjugated verb and attach the reflexive pronoun to the infinitive). A structured template is included.
Part 7: Reflexive v non reflexive verbs
Conjugate each verb in the present tense. Add a reflexive pronoun where needed. (8 total)
Example:
(lavarse) I wash my hands. Yo ________________________
(lavarse) Roberto washes his car. Roberto ___________________
Answer key is included on pages 6-10. In addition to being used as a study guide, this practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, pre-test, or quiz.
Present tense -IR verbs guided question and answer practice
Write each question and answer in the template provided. (8 questions total)
Only regular -IR verbs are used. The English translation of each infinitive used in every question is included. The template is very structured for student responses.
Verbs included: Escribir, Vivir, Abrir, Recibir, Compartir, Salir, Imprimir, Asistir
This practice can be used in Spanish 1 classes.
Example:
escribes / tú / hoy / Qué (Comer: to eat)
Template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Rest
un email / escribo / yo
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Present tense -ER verbs guided question and answer practice
Write each question and answer in the template provided. (8 questions total)
Only regular -ER verbs are used. The English translation of each infinitive used in every question is included. The template is very structured for student responses.
Verbs included: Comer, Beber, Correr, Responder, Vender, Aprender, Leer, Comprender
This practice can be used in Spanish 1 classes.
Example:
comes / Qué / hoy / tú (Comer: to eat)
Template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Rest
una pizza / como / yo
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
AR preterit verbs guided question and answer practice
Part 1: Write each question and answer in the template provided. Clue words italicized. (8 questions total)
Note: The English translation of each infinitive is included with each question.
Example:
hablaste / Con quién / tú / ayer (Hablar: to speak)
Template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Clue word
Yo / con mi amigo / hablé / Ayer
Template: Clue word + Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Verbs included: Hablar, Comprar, Estudiar, Ayudar, Llevar, Trabajar, Mirar, Viajar
Part 2: Conjugate in the preterit. (Students will conjugate 2 -ar verbs for all 6 persons)
Part 3: Clue words matching (Write the correct letter of the English translation)
Note: All clue words are from part 1
Example:
f. The day before yesterday / h. Yesterday
_____ 1. Ayer
_____ 2. Anteayer
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also practice the questions orally.
Present tense -ar, -er, -ir basic conjugation practice
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), there are 2 parts.
Part 1: Complete the table below with the stem, appropriate verb ending, and the present tense conjugation. (Students will use the infinitive Hablar, Comer, Escribir)
Part 2: Complete the table with the appropriate stem, verb ending, and conjugation for each infinitive. (Students will use 10 different -ar, -er, -ir
infinitives)
Example:
Template: Infinitive + Subject + Stem + Verb ending + Conjugation
Mirar : Yo + Mir + o + Miro
Page 1: -AR verbs / Page 2: -ER verbs / Page 3: -IR verbs
*A table with -ar, -er, -ir present tense endings is included.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip. It can also be used to introduce how to conjugate infinitives in Spanish 1.
Preterit tense -ar, -er, -ir basic conjugation practice
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), there are 2 parts.
Part 1: Complete the table below with the stem, appropriate verb ending, and the preterit tense conjugation. (Students will use the infinitive Hablar, Comer, Escribir)
Part 2: Complete the table with the appropriate stem, verb ending, and conjugation for each infinitive. (Students will use 10 different -ar, -er, -ir
infinitives)
Example:
Template: Infinitive + Subject + Stem + Verb ending + Conjugation
Mirar : Yo + Mir + é + Miré
Page 4: Clue words matching: Write the correct letter of the English translation. (16 total)
Example:
c. Last night / d.Yesterday
_____ 1. Ayer
_____ 2. Anoche
Page 1: -AR verbs / Page 2: -ER verbs / Page 3: -IR verbs / Page 4: Clue words matching
*A table with -ar, -er, -ir preterit tense endings is included.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip. It can also be used to introduce how to conjugate infinitives in the preterit.
Ser, Estar, -Ar verbs guided questions practice (Present tense)
For each set, answer each question in a complete sentence using the clues provided in parentheses. Write your answer in the template provided.
*There are 8 sets with 3 questions each for a total of 24 sentences. Note: All 3 questions in each set will have the same subject. In each set, there is one question with a different -ar verb, Ser, and Estar. Only regular -Ar verbs are used.
A table with -AR verb endings and the conjugations of Ser and Estar is included for reference.
Example:
Set 1: If the subject of the question is Tú, the subject of the answer is __________
¿Con quién hablas tú? (con mi amigo) (Hablar: to speak)
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
¿Cómo eres tú? (simpático)
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
¿Cómo estás tú? (bien)
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 4-6.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slips, or as part of your sub plans. It can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes.
Regular preterit verbs guided questions practice
For each set, answer each question in a complete sentence in the template provided. Note: The clue word (ayer, anoche etc does not need to be included in your answer)
*There are 8 sets with 3 questions each (1 -ar, 1- er, 1- ir) for a total of 24 questions. The subject in each set will be the same or similar for all 3 questions.
*A table with -Ar, - Er, -Ir preterit endings is included for reference.
Example:
Set 1: If the subject of the question is Tú, the subject of the answer is ___________
¿Con quién hablaste tú ayer? (Hablar: to speak)
Template: Subject + Conjguated verb + Rest
¿Qué comiste tú ayer? (Comer: to eat)
Template: Subject + Conjguated verb + Rest
¿Qué escribiste tú ayer? (Escribir: to write)
Template: Subject + Conjguated verb + Rest
Verbs included in each set
Set 1: Hablar, Comer, Escribir
Set 2: Estudiar, Beber, Vivir
Set 3: Comprar, Correr, Abrir
Set 4: Trabajar, Volver, Compartir
Set 5: Escuchar, Devolver, Decidir
Set 6: Caminar, Vender, Asistir
Set 7: Mirar, Romper, Salir
Set 8: Viajar, Barrer, Recibir
Answer key is included on pages 5-7. However, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also do the practice orally in pairs or small groups.
Las tiendas y las compras: Vocab definitions matching practice (Present tense)
Part 1: Las tiendas: Write the correct letter of the definition for each word. (8 total)
Example:
f. Es un lugar grande con varias tiendas, cine, y restaurantes.
h. Es un lugar donde se venden ropa, joyas, perfume, y muebles.
_____ 1. El almacén
_____ 2. El centro comercial
Part 2: Los adjetivos: Write the letter of the opposite adjective. (7 total)
g. Caro(a) / e. Pequeño(a)
_____ 1. Barato(a)
_____ 2. Grande
Part 3: En una tienda (12 total)
f. Es un descuento en lo que (what) una persona compra.
k. Es por donde las personas entran.
_____ 1. La entrada
_____ 3. La ganga
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 2B of Realidades 2.
Las tiendas fill in practice with questions (Present tense)
Part 1: Write the correct store based on what each person wants to buy. Use the word bank provided. (8 total)
Word bank: la tienda de descuentos / joyería / zapatería / tienda de electrodomésticos / almacén / librería / centro comercial / tienda de ropa
Example:
Yo quiero comprar nuevos zapatos. Yo voy a la ___________________________.
Part 2: Answer each question about your favorite store in a complete sentence in Spanish. Use the present tense. No on-line translators. (10 total)
¿Cuál es tu tienda favorita? ¿Por qué? _______________________
¿Cómo es la tienda? (Give an adjective) ________________________
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, entry / exit slip. Students can do the questions orally in part 2. This practice can also be used with chapter 2B of Realidades 2 (Preliminary vocabulary).
Estar and prepositions: Questions with classroom objects (Structured practice)
Answer each question in the template provided. Write the subject (the classroom object), conjugation of Estar, a preposition of location from the list below, and its location in relation to another classroom object. Do not repeat any prepositions or objects.
*There are 12 questions total.
*A table with a list of prepositions with English translations (Ex: Cerca de: near etc) and a list of classroom objects with English translations (Ex: El teclado: key board) is included for reference.
Example:
¿Dónde está el escritorio?
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Estar + Preposition of location + Del / de la + Another object.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can do the practice orally in pairs or small groups.
The practice can also be used with Chapter 2B of Realidades 1.
A worksheet on the imperfect tense. Sections include: conjugation practice, fill in the blanks, changing the verb from the present tense to the imperfect tense, and personal questions. The personal questions can also be done as an oral activity. Answer key is provided for all sections.
Section 1: Conjugate the 7 infinitives in the imperfect tense for the following subjects: Yo, Nosotros, Ella, Vosotros, Uds
Section 2: Conjugate the verb in the imperfect in the blank (10 total)
Section 3: Change the verb from the present tense to the imperfect tense (12 total)
Section 4: Answer the personal questions in a complete sentence (18 total)
AR verbs: Yes / No questions guided practice (Present tense)
Answer each question with a yes (sí) and no (no) in a complete sentence. Write your answers in the template provided.
Verbs included: Hablar, Comprar, Practicar, Estudiar, Mirar, Esuchar, Visitar, Ayudar
There are 8 questions total. A structured template is provided for student answers, making it ideal for Spanish 1 students.
*A table with -ar verb endings and the question / answer chart (If the subject of the question is tú, the subject of the answer is yo) are included for reference.
¿Hablas tú con Carlos? (hablar: to speak)
Template: Yes + Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Template: No + Subject + No + Conjugated verb + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Classroom objects: Questions with Estar prepositions
Part 1: Matching (Write the correct letter of the translation for each preposition)
*10 total
g. next to / j. between
_____ 1. Entre
_____ 2. Al lado de
Part 2: Answer each question using the clue in parenthesis. Write your answers in the template provided. Hint: The subject is italicized.
11 questions total
Example:
¿Dónde está el reloj? (entre los carteles)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Estar + Location + 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 2B of Realidades 1.
El arte: Sentence completion matching practice
Write the correct letter of the phrase that best completes each sentence.
*There are 3 sets. Each set has 6 sentences for a total of 18 sentences.
Example:
f. hace una escultura de oro / d. hay muchas pinturas, esculturas, y artefactos / e. pinta un cuadro muy bonito
____ 1. En el museo
____ 2. El artista
____ 3. El escultor
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 2A of Realidades 3.
El tiempo: Practice with weather (Present and imperfect tenses)
Part 1: Matching (Write the correct letter of the English translation for each weather expression) *20 total
Example:
g. It was hot / o. It was raining / j. It is good weather
_____ 1. Hace buen tiempo
_____ 3. Llovía
_____ 14. Hacía calor
Part 2: Answer each question with a different weather expression in the tense of the question (present or imperfect). *10 questions total
¿ Qué tiempo hace hoy? ________________________________________
¿Qué tiempo hacía la semana pasada? ______________________________
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, entry / exit slip.
ER verbs: Yes / No questions guided practice (Present tense)
Answer each question with a yes (sí) and no (no) in a complete sentence. Write your answers in the template provided. (8 questions total)
*Only regular -Er verbs are used.
Verbs included: comer, leer, correr, comprender, aprender, beber, vender, barrer
*The question answer chart is included for reference (Ex: If the subject of the question is tú, the subject of the answer is Yo)
Example:
¿Comes tú una pizza? (comer: to eat)
Template: Yes + Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Template: No + Subject + No + Conjugated verb + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes. It can be used for classwork, homework, review quiz, entry / exit slip.
Practice: Las tiendas with ir + a + infinitive (Present tense)
Complete each conversation with the correct conjugation of ir (first 3 blanks) and the correct activity that each person is going to do in the last blank. For the last blank, use the word bank provided. (7 conversations total)
*Note: All conversations are structured the same. Only the subjects (people) will be different.
Stores included: la tienda de ropa / la joyería / el almacén / la tienda de electrodomésticos / la zapatería / la librería / la tienda de descuentos
Example:
Word bank: comprar libros y revistas / comprar una camisa y los jeans
¿A dónde _________ tú?
Yo _________ a la tienda de ropa.
¿Qué vas a hacer allí?
Yo __________ a _________________________________________________.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also the practice orally.
It can also be used with chapter 2B (Preliminary vocabulary ) of Realidades 2.
IR verbs: Yes / No questions guided practice (Present tense)
Answer each question with a yes (sí) and no (no) in a complete sentence. Write your answers in the template provided. (8 questions total)
*Only regular -Ir verbs are used.
Verbs included: escribir, abrir, vivir, recibir, subir, salir, asistir, discutir
*The question answer chart is included for reference (Ex: If the subject of the question is tú, the subject of the answer is Yo)
Example:
¿Escribes tú un email? (escribir: to write)
Template: Yes + Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Template: No + Subject + No + Conjugated verb + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Classroom objects with Estar + prepositions sentence practice
Translate each sentence using the elements in the template provided. (9 sentences total)
Example:
The backpack is under the desk.
Debajo del pupitre / La mochila / está
Template: Subject (Item) + Conjugation of Estar + Prepostion + 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 2B of Realidades 1.