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.
Preterit all verbs mixed practice
Part 1: Next to each infinitive, indicate the type using the following: Write R for regular, I for irregular, SPC for spelling change, STC for stem change. (34 total)
Example:
_____ 1. Hablar
_____ 4. Buscar
_____ 5. Hacer
_____ 24. Servir
Part 2: Conjugate each infinitive in the yo form in the first column. In the second column, come up with a different subject (use subject pronouns: Tú, él, ella etc or names of people). In the third column, conjugate the verb to match the subjects you have created. Vary your subjects (Don’t use any subject more than twice) *The same 34 infinitives are used from part 1.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. For part 2, student answers will vary for their original subjects and conjugations.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or study guide.
El medioambiente y las soluciones introductory practice
A group of friends are talking about what they are going to do to help the environment. Complete their responses using ir + a + infinitive (present tense) by choosing the correct solution from the word bank.
lavarlo con agua sólo una vez cada mes / dejar de comer la carne / tomar una ducha corta / separar las latas, el cartón, y el vidrio / no usar los productos con muchos químicos / llevar una botella de agua de acero y no de plástico / usar el transporte público / no usar los pesticidas / apagar las luces cuando no se usan / comprar un carro eléctrico
Example:
Juan: En mi jardín yo __________________________________________
Answer: Yo no voy a usar los pesticidas.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, entry or exit slip.
La hora y el tiempo (Time and Weather): Present and imperfect tenses practice
Part 1: Matching (Write the correct letter of the translation of the clock times) (14 total)
Example:
d. Son las cuatro menos quince (cuarto) de la tarde / Eran las cuatro menos quince (cuarto) de la tarde
k. Es la una de la tarde / Era la una de la tarde
____ 1. 1:00 pm
____ 9. 3:45 pm
Part 2: Matching (Write the letter of the correct translation for each weather expression) (8 total)
d. Hace buen tiempo / Hacía buen tiempo
____ 1. It is good weather / It was good weather
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
La salud: Sentence completion practice
Complete the sentences below using a logical response from the word bank provided. You can also come up with your own response as long as it makes sense. (20 total)
Word bank: incluir vitaminas, proteínas, hierro y carbohidratos / tomo una aspirina / viven una vida sedentaria / ayuda al médico y cuida al paciente / le escribe una receta / levanta pesas / la comida basura / toma una radiografía / mirar la tele por muchas horas / tomar el antibiótico / examina a los pacientes / salta una comida / tiene un calambre / necesita hacer ejercicio / se queda en cama / entran en calor / hago yoga y respiro profundamente / seguir una dieta equilibrada / hacer cinta o hacer bicicleta / estornudo mucho
Example:
Cuando tengo dolor de cabeza yo ________________
En el hospital la enfermera _______________
Answer key is included on page 2.
*On page 3, a copy of the practice is included without the word bank if teachers want to use it to have students generate original answers.
*This practice can be used with chapter 3A / 3B of Realidades 3.
*This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry of exit slip, or added to a quiz /test
Irregular preterit identification and conjugation practice
Verbs included: hacer, venir, querer, andar, estar, tener, saber, poner, poder, decir, conducir, traer (12 total)
Part 1: Using the list of irregular preterit infinitives and stems, write them in the template provided by their stem type. (Ex: Hacer: hic)
Note: The templates are separated by stem type (I, U, J). The English translation of the verbs is also included (Ex: Hacer: to do, to make).
Part 2: Conjugate each infinitive in the preterit using the template provided. Write the irregular stem next to each infinitive.
*Students will conjugate all 12 verbs for all persons in the template provided.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or study guide.
Verb tenses review practice: Present, preterit, imperfect
Complete the template by writing the infinitive, and the conjugations for the present, preterit, and imperfect tenses using the choices provided. (29 total)
Example:
hablaba / hablé / hablar / hablo
Infnitive: ____________, Present(Yo): ____________ , Preterit (Yo): ___________ , Imperfect (Yo): _____________
Infinitives included: hablar, comer, escribir, pensar, volver, dormir, pedir, buscar, jugar, empezar, ser, ir, ver, dar, hacer, venir, querer, andar, estar, saber, poner, tener, decir, conducir, traer, poder, servir, leer, construir
Answer key is included on pages 5-8.
This practice can be used as a review before midterm or final exams.
La salud: Original health situations with present subjunctive
Marcos Padilla is a doctor who has been invited to a radio program in his city. Patients can call him and seek advice for their health-related issues. Complete each mini conversation using the following guidelines:
For each patient, create a health situation using column A. All verbs must be conjugated in the yo form present tense. You can also come up with your own situations.
Conjugate the introductory verb from column B in the present tense.
Use the appropriate recommendation from column C in response to the patient’s health issue. The verb must be conjugated in the present subjunctive. You can also come up with your own recommendation.
*Students will create and answer 10 health situations for 10 different people.
Example:
Column A: Querer perder (e-ie) peso
Column B: Querer, Suplicar, Decir etc
Column C: Hacer ejercicio en casa o en el gimnasio / Tomar un antibiótico
Juan: (Situation) __________________________________________
MP: Yo ______________ que tú __________________________________________
Answer:
Juan: Yo quiero perder peso.
MP: Yo digo que tú hagas ejercicio en casa o en el gimnasio.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Student answers will vary.
This practice can be used with chapter 3A and 3B of Realidades 3.
Students can also do this practice orally in pairs or small groups.
Imperfect tense answer and questions matching practice
Write the correct letter of the question to match each response. (17 total)
*The questions relate to the uses of the imperfect tense.
Example:
q. ¿Qué tiempo hacía?
i. ¿Cómo eras tú de niño(a)?
g. ¿Dónde jugaban Uds. todas las tardes?
____ 1. Yo era bajo(a), moreno(a), y simpático(a).
____ 5. Hacía calor.
____ 17. Jugábamos en el parque cada tarde.
Answer key is included on page 2.
Spanish 1: Exam review packet
This review packet can be used for Spanish 1 or Spanish 2 students to review for exam.
Parts 1-6 are all matching sections. All verbs are in the present tense.
Part 1: Subject pronouns (Write the correct letter of the translation) / 12 total
Part 2: Present tense -ar, -er, -ir verbs (Write the letter of the correct conjugation)
*Verbs included: hablar, comer, escribir (All 6 persons included)
Part 3: Stem change verbs
*Verbs included: empezar, entender, jugar, poder, dormir, servir (All 6 persons included)
Part 4: -Go verbs
*Verbs included: hacer, venir, tener (All 6 persons included)
Part 5: Irregular verbs
*Verbs included: ser, ir, dar, estar (All 6 persons included)
Part 6: Ir a infinitive / Tener que infinitive (Students will write the letter of the correct translation of the sentences. There are 6 sentences with ir and 6 with tener)
Part 7: Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish. (16 questions total)
Answer key is included on pages 9-16. Note: For part 7, student answers will vary.
Pages 1-8 are the practice.
Imperfect tense: Structured questions practice
This is a practice on forming and answering questions using the imperfect tense in Spanish.
For each verb, write the question by putting the elements in the correct order. Then, answer it in a complete sentence in Spanish. Note: All verbs must be conjugated in the imperfect. Add a question mark at the end of every question.
A structured template is provided for students to write their questions and answers.
There are 18 questions total (5 -ar, 5 -er, and 5 -ir). For ser, ir, and ver, students will answer one question each.
A table with -ar, -er, -ir verb endings and the conjugations of ser, ir, ver is included for reference.
Example:
Hablar: to speak
Con quién / cada día / hablabas / tú / en la escuela
Template for question: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Clue word
Template for answer: Clue word + Conjugated verb + Subject + rest
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip (broken into sections). Students can also do this practice orally in pairs or small groups.
Answer key is included on pages 6-10. Student answers will vary.
Present tense questions structured practice (-ar, -er, -ir verbs)
Write each question by putting the elements in the correct order using the template provided. Then, answer the question in a complete sentence in Spanish. Note: All verbs must be conjugated to match the subject. Add a question mark (?) at the end of every sentence.
There are 12 questions total. Verb endings for -ar, -er, -ir verbs are included for reference.
Note: Only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used.
Ar verbs: hablar, estudiar, comprar, mirar
Er verbs: apender, comer, leer, beber
Ir verbs: escribir, vivir, recibir, compartir
This practice is ideal for students in Spanish 1. It can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections)
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. Student answers will vary.
Example:
Hablar: to speak
tú / con quién / hablas / en la clase
Template: Question word + conjugated verb + subject + rest
Answer: Subject + conjugated verb + rest
Imperfect tense reflexive verbs matching and questions practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the conjugation. (9 verbs total)
Example:
h. me lavaba / te lavabas / se lavaba / nos lavábamos / os lavabais / se lavaban
____ 1. Lavarse (to wash oneself)
Part 2: Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish using the imperfect tense. Include the appropriate reflexive pronoun in front of the conjugated verb. (5 total)
Example:
¿A qué hora te despertabas tú cuando eras niño(a)?
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. For part 2, student answers will vary.
Preterit imperfect short review sentence practice
In the template provided, write the clue word based on the conjugation (preterit or imperfect) using the word bank provided. Then, add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense. No on-line translators.
*Students will write a total of 20 sentences
Example:
Preterit clue words: Ayer / Anoche (use in any order)
Imperfect clue words: A veces / Cada noche (use in any order)
Template:
Clue word + subject + conjugation + Add 3-4 words
____________ + Yo + hablé + ___________________________
___________ + Carlos + jugaba + _____________________________
Answer key is included on page 2 for clue words only. Student answers will vary for all sentences.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or review in Spanish 2 and Spanish 3 classes.
Imperfect tense: La hora (clock time) and (el tiempo) sentence completion practice
Part 1: La hora (clock time): Complete using a different conjugated verb in the preterit in the first blank and add 3-4 words in the second blank to expand on the sentence. Your sentences must make sense. No on-line translators. (10 total)
Note: A list of verbs is provided for the students or they can come up with their own.
Example:
Era la una de la tarde cuando yo ___________________ + ________________
Part 2: El tiempo (weather): Complete each sentence with a different weather expression in the imperfect using the list provided. All verbs must be conjugated in the 3rd person singular (él / ella / Ud.) form.
List: Hacer calor / Estar nublado etc
El día de mi cumpleaños ____________________________________________
El día del partido de béisbol _____________________________________
Length: 2 pages
Present subjunctive short intro practice
Part 1: Conjugate each infinitive in the present subjunctive. (Students will conjugate 3 infinitives for all 6 persons)
Part 2: For each sentence, conjugate the introductory (first) verb in the present tense, and the second verb (change of subject) in the present subjunctive.
Example:
Yo (querer) que tú (hablar) conmigo.
Yo: _______________ / Change of subject (Tú): ________________
Note: For the present subjunctive, only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or quiz.
Present tense and present subjunctive conjugation practice
Write the correct conjugation and make stem and spelling changes, where needed. (30 verbs total)
Verbs included: regular, irregular, -go , stem change, and spelling change (-car, -gar, -zar).
Answer key is included on page 2.
Future tense with ir a infinitive matching practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the conjugation. (20 total)
Example:
t. van a tener / tendrán
p. voy a hablar / hablaré
____ 1. Hablar (Yo)
____ 10. Tener (Uds.)
Write what the following people are going to do tomorrow and what they will do next year. Use ir + a + infinitive and the future tense. Use a different infinitive for ir + a + infinitive and a different conjugated verb in the future tense. Add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over) No on-line translators. (6 total)
Example:
Mañana yo ______________ + a + ______________________________________
El año próximo yo __________________________________________________
Answer key is included for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
Length: 3 pages including answer key
Tenses review: present, preterit, imperfect, ir + a + infinitive, tener + que + infinitive
Write the correct conjugation for every tense and structure. (12 verbs total)
A structured template is provided.
Verbs included: hablar, comer, escribir, aprender, buscar, salir, dar, ir, ser, ver, hacer, acostarse
Example:
Hablar (yo)
Present: hablo
Preterit: hablé
Imperfect: hablaba
Ir a infinitive: voy a hablar
Tener que infinitive: tengo que hablar
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used in Spanish 2 and Spanish 3 classes.
El tiempo: Weather matching practice with questions
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the Spanish translation. (15 total)
Example:
g. el invierno / n. ¿Qué tiempo hace? / c. Hace sol
____ 1. What is the weather like?
____ 2. Winter
____ 15. It is sunny
Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish. (4 total)
Example:
¿Qué tiempo hace en el invierno? ______________________
Part 3: Complete each sentence by writing what activity you do depending on the weather. Write in the present tense. Write at least 4 words per sentence. (7 total) Note: A list of helpful words is provided if students want to use them in their sentences.
En el invierno yo___________________________________
Answer key is included on page 3 for parts 1 and 2 only. Student answers will vary for parts 2 and 3.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.