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.
Los lugares fill in and identification practice
For each sentence, complete the first blank using a present tense verb from the word bank. For the second blank, write the correct place for each sentence using the word bank. (12 sentences total)
Word bank for present tense verbs (first blank): visitan / cobro / habla / llenas / limpia / almuerza / echan / buscamos / devolvéis / hace / se prueba / recogen
Word bank for places (second blank): El consultorio / El banco / La clínica dental / El centro / El supermercado / La estación de servicio / El consultorio / La farmacia / La biblioteca / La tienda de ropa / La tienda de equipo deportivo / El correo
Example:
Yo _______________ un cheque. ¿Dónde? ________________________
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.
Estar Andar Tener preterit questions matching practice
Part 1: Write the correct conjugation of each infinitive in the preterit.
*Students will conjugate Estar, Andar, and Tener for all six persons in the template provided.
Part 2: Matching: For each question, write the correct letter of the answer. (12 questions total)
Example:
h. Tuve que estudiar.
l. Estuve en mi casa
j. Anduve en el parque.
_____ 1. ¿Dónde estuviste tú ayer?
_____ 2. ¿Dónde anduviste tú ayer?
_____ 3. ¿Qué tuviste que hacer tú ayer?
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Andar, Tener, Estar preterit practice with places
Part 1: Write the correct preterit conjugations for each infinitive.
*Students will write the conjugations of Andar, Tener, and Estar for all 6 persons.
Part 2: Complete each sentence with the correct preterit conjugations of Andar (to walk), Tener (to have), and Estar (to be).
*10 sentences total
*Note: All sentences are structured like the example below. Only the subjects and places will be different.
Example:
Yo ______________ (andar) al correo ayer porque yo ______________ (tener) que echar una carta. Yo ______________ (estar) allí por cinco minutos.
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.
Imperfect tense practice (Homework, Classwork, Quiz)
Part 1: Regular verbs: For each infinitive, write the correct conjugations in the imperfect. Then, answer the personal question in a complete sentence.
*Students will conjugate 3 infinitives (1 -ar, 1 -er, 1 -ir) for all six persons and answer one personal question for each infinitive.
Part 2: Irregular verbs: Write the correct conjugations using the word bank. Then, answer the personal question in a complete sentence.
*Students will conjugate Ser, Ir, Ver for all six persons and answer one personal question for each infinitive.
Part 3: Reflexive verbs: For each infinitive, write the correct conjugations in the imperfect. Be sure to include the appropriate reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos, os, se). Then, answer the personal question in a complete sentence.
*Students will conjugate 3 reflexive infinitives for all six persons and answer one personal question for each infinitive.
Note: For sections 1-3, all personal questions are in the tú conjugation.
Part 4: Clue words matching (Write the correct letter of the translation). *12 total
Example:
l. When I was a child / f. Every night
_____ 1. Cuando yo era niño(a)
Part 6: Uses of the imperfect (Place a check mark for phrases / sentences that indicate uses of the imperfect tense). *10 total
Example:
_____ 1. Habitual actions (“used to do”)
_____ 2. Completed actions
Answer key is included on pages 5-8 for all sections except for personal questions. Student answers will vary for personal questions.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, test / quiz, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Imperfect tense translation practice (La niñez) and conjugations
Part 1: Translate each sentence in Spanish using the imperfect tense. Conjugate the verb in parenthesis in the imperfect tense and write the clue word (cada día etc) in the last column of the template. (15 total)
*Note: All sentences are in the Yo conjugation and pertain to childhood activities.
Example:
I used to talk to my friend every day. (Hablar / cada día)
Template: Subject (Yo) + Conjugated verb + Rest + Clue word
Part 2: Conjugation practice: Write the imperfect conjugations for each infinitive.
*Students will conjugate 9 infinitives for all six persons in a template provided. Infinitives include: hablar, comer, escribir, despertarse, ponerse, vestirse, ser, ir, ver.
Answer key is included on pages 6-10. This practice can be used when students are first learning the imperfect tense. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Imperfect tense intro clue words and conjugation practice
For each set of clue words, write the correct English translation using the word bank. Then, write the correct imperfect tense conjugation for each infinitive. (7 sets with 3 clue words and 3 infinitives per set). In each set there is 1 -ar, 1 -er, and 1 -ir infinitive.
Page 3: Irregular verbs: Ser, Ir, Ver (Write the correct conjugation using the word bank)
Page 4: Reflexive verbs: Write the correct conjugation in the imperfect and include the appropriate reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se)
*There are 3 verbs and students will write all 6 conjugations.
Example:
Clue word + English translation + Subject / Infintive + Conjugation
Word bank: Every night / When I was a child / Every afternoon
Cuando yo era niño(a) + ______________ + Yo / hablar : _______________
Cada tarde / Todas las tardes + ______________ + Yo / comer : _______________
Cada noche / Todas las noches + ______________ + Yo / escribir : _____________
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, quiz, or sub plans.
Los lugares with Ir and Tener (Present and preterit)
Complete each sentence with the present tense conjugation of Ir (first blank), Tener (second blank), and the correct infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) in the third blank using the word bank below.
Then, Write the preterit conjugation of Ir, Tener, and the infinitive in the template below every sentence.
*10 sentences total
Sample:
Word bank: echar / pasar / discutir / llenar / comprar / cobrar / hacer / leer / recoger / probarse
Yo ____________ (ir) al correo porque yo ____________ (tener) que ____________ una carta.
Yo (ir) preterit______________ / Yo (tener) preterit ______________ / (Yo) Infinitive / Preterit__________
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.
Irregular preterit sentence practice with conjugations
Verbs included:
I stem verbs: Hacer, Venir, Querer
U stem verbs: Andar, Estar, Saber, Poner, Poder, Tener
J stem verbs: Decir, Traer, Conducir
Part 1: For each infinitive, write the Yo irregular preterit conjugation and add 4-5 words to create an original sentence.
*Note: All 12 sentences will be in the Yo conjugation.
Example:
Template: Infinitive + Meaning + Yo + Conjugated verb + Rest (Add 4-5 words)
Hacer (to do, to make ) + Yo __________ + _________________
Part 2: For each infinitive, write the irregular preterit conjugation. Attach the endings to the irregular stem.
*Students will write the conjugations for Tú , Él / Ella / Ud. , Nosotros , Vosotros ,Ellos / Ellas / Uds. in the template provided. *Verb endings are included in the template for reference.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Length: 4 pages
Los lugares with irregular preterit verbs
For each set of sentences, write the correct preterit conjugation using the word bank.
There are 10 sets with 4 sentences each, and 10 different places.
*Each set uses hacer, ir, tener, and estar in the preterit.
Example:
Word bank: estuve / fui / tuve / hice
¿Qué ___________ yo? (hacer)
Yo ____________ al correo. (ir)
Yo ____________ que echar una carta. (tener)
Yo _____________ en el correo por diez minutos. (estar)
Note: All sentences are structured as shown in the example above. Only the subjects and places will be different.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Imperfect tense review worksheet
Write the correct imperfect conjugation for each sentence, and for the other five subjects (persons).
*There are 10 sentences total. Each sentence is in the Yo conjugation.
Verbs included: 1 -ar, 1 -er, 1 -ir, 4 reflexive verbs, Ser, Ir, Ver
Example:
Yo ______________ con mis amigos cada día. (hablar)
In a template, students will write the imperfect tense conjugations of hablar for Tú , Él , Nosotros, Vosotros, Uds.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Imperfect tense practice packet (conjugations and clue words)
For each infinitive type, write the correct conjugation in the imperfect tense.
Part 1: -AR (10 sentences total)
Yo ___________________ con mis amigos cada día. (jugar)
Part 2: -ER (10 sentences total)
Yo ___________________ muchos dulces generalmente. (comer)
Part 3: -IR (10 sentences total)
Yo ___________________ en una casa pequeña de niño. (vivir)
Part 4: Reflexive verbs (Students will conjugate 4 reflexive verbs for all 6 persons in a template provided).
Part 5: Irregular verbs (Complete each sentence with the correct conjugation in the imperfect tense)
*18 sentences total (6 with Ser, 6 with Ir, and 6 with Ver)
Part 6: Clue words matching (Write the correct letter of the English translation) *24 total
q. Always / u. When I was a child
_____ 1. Cuando yo era niño(a)
_____ 3. Siempre
Note: A table with -ar, -er, -ir imperfect tense endings and the conjugations of Ser, Ir, and Ver is included for reference.
Answer key is included on pages 6-10. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test , review, entry / exit slip (broken into smaller sections), or sub plans.
Irregular preterit review worksheet
Write the correct preterit conjugation for each sentence. Then, write the correct preterit conjugation for the other five subjects (persons).
Verbs included:
I stem verbs: Hacer, Venir, Querer
U stem verbs: Andar, Estar, Saber, Poner, Poder, Tener
J stem verbs: Decir, Traer, Conducir
Note: The irregular stem is listed next to each sentence. A table with irregular preterit endings is included for reference.
Example:
Yo _____________ mi tarea ayer. (hacer: to do) / STEM: HIC
Write the preterit conjugations of hacer for: Tú / Él (stem is hiz) / Nosotros / Vosotros / Uds.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
IR stem change preterit verbs sentences with conjugation practice
For each infinitive write the preterit tense conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 5-6 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence. Vary your subjects (don’t choose the same subject for every infinitive
Verbs included: Pedir, Servir, Repetir, Vestirse, Dormir
*Students will conjugate 5 infinitives listed above for all persons and write 5preterit sentences.
*On the last page, students will answer 5 personal questions (One information question for each verb in the tú conjugation)
A table with -ir preterit endings is included for reference.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 4 pages
Preterit tense sentences with conjugation practice (Regular verbs)
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), choose any one and write the present tense conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 4-5 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence. Vary your subjects (don’t choose the same subject for every infinitive)
*Students will conjugate 3 infinitives for all persons and write 3 preterit sentences.
*On the last page, students will answer 6 personal questions (2 -ar, 2-er, 2 -ir)
A table with -ar, -er, -ir preterit endings is included.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 4 pages
Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer preterit conjugation and sentence practice
For each infinitive, copy the conjugations and add 5-6 words for any one subject to create an original sentence
*A structured template is provided for the conjugations and sentences.
On the last page, students will answer 4 personal questions (one question for Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer). Note: All questions are in the tú conjugation
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 3 pages
Present tense sentences with conjugation practice (Regular verbs)
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), choose any one and write the present tense conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 4-5 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence. Vary your subjects (don’t choose the same subject for every infinitive)
*A structured template is provided for the conjugations and sentences.
*Students will conjugate 3 infinitives for all persons and write 3 original sentences.
*A table with -ar, -er, -ir present tense endings is included for reference.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 3 pages
Imperfect tense sentences with conjugation practice
For each infinitive, write the imperfect tense conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 4-5 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence. Vary your subjects (don’t choose the same subject for every infinitive)
Students will write a total of 9 sentences for the following verbs:
1 -ar, 1 -er, 1 -ir / 3 reflexive verbs / 3 irregular verbs (Ser, Ir, Ver)
A table with imperfect tense endings is included for reference. Note: For the irregular verbs, students will copy the conjugations (provided) and then add 4-5 words to create a sentence.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 4 pages
GO verbs sentences with conjugation practice
For each -GO verb, write the present tense conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 5-6 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence. Vary your subjects (don’t choose the same subject for every verb). Your sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). No collaboration or on-line translators.
9 verbs included: hacer, poner, salir, caer, tener, venir, oir, decir, traer
*A structured template is provided for the conjugations and sentences.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
¿Qué lugar es?: Places identification practice
Using the word bank, write the place where each line is heard. (16 places total)
Word bank: el consultorio / la tienda de ropa / el restaurante / la zapatería / la biblioteca / la librería / el restaurante/ la tienda de electrodomésticos / el correo / la farmacia / la tienda de descuentos / el banco / el almacén / la tienda de equipo deportivo / la estación de servicio / el supermercado / el centro
Example:
Esta blusa es muy bonita. ¿Qué te parece? _______________
Necesito comprar un microondas y un refrigerador. _______________
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 and 3A of Realidades 2.
Irregular preterit sentences with conjugation practice
For each infinitive, write the preterit conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 4-5 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence.
*Students will write a total of 12 sentences.
*A structured template is provided to write the conjugations and sentences.
*The irregular stem is listed next to each infinitive.
12 infinitives included:
I stem: Hacer, Venir, Querer
U stem: Andar, Estar, Saber, Poner, Poder, Tener
J stem: Decir, Traer, Conducir
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry / exit slip (broken into smaller sections), or sub plans.
Length: 4 pages