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.
Present tense regular verbs basic sentence practice
Write an original sentence in the present tense for each subject. Use a different infinitive from the list below. Add 4-5 words to expand on your sentence. Note: All verbs must be conjugated, and sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). Your sentences must make sense.
*For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), students will write 10 sentences (30 total).
*A list of infinitives (-ar, -er, -ir) with English translation and verb endings is provided.
*A structured template is provided for students to write their answers.
Example:
-Ar verbs
Hablar: to speak / Comprar: to buy / Ayudar: to help
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Add 4-5 words
Yo + ________+ ______________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Imperfect tense basic sentence practice
Write an original sentence in the imperfect for each subject. Use a different infinitive from the list below or come up with your own. Add 3-4 words to expand on your sentence. Note: All verbs must be conjugated, and sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). Your sentences must make sense. *No collaboration, translators, or unauthorized resources.
*Students will write 12 sentences total
A table with list of infinitives and English translations, Imperfect tense endings of -ar, -er, -ir verbs, and conjugations of Ser, Ir, Ver is provided for reference.
Example:
Template: Clue word + Subject + Conjugated verb + Add 3-4 words
Cuando era niño + Yo + _____________ + ____________________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, entry / exit slip, or sub plans. It can be used when students are first introduced to the imperfect tense.
Length: 2 pages
Preterit tense regular verbs basic sentence practice
Write an original sentence in the preterit for each subject. Use a different infinitive from the list below or come up with your own. Add 3-4 words to expand on your sentence. Note: All verbs must be conjugated, and sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). Your sentences must make sense. *No collaboration, translators, or unauthorized resources.
*Students will write 12 sentences total
A table with list of infinitives with English translations, -Ar, -Er, -IR preterit endings is included for reference.
Template: Clue word + Subject + Conjugated verb + Add 3-4 words
Ayer + Yo + _________ + _______________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, entry / exit slip, or sub plans. It can also be used when students are first learning the preterit tense.
Length: 2 pages
La niñez fill in practice with imperfect tense
Part 1: Conjugate each infinitive in the imperfect tense.
*Students will conjugate Jugar, Obedecer, Compartir, Ser, Ir, Ver for all 6 persons.
Part 2: Complete each sentence by choosing the correct infinitive from the word bank and conjugate it in the imperfect. Note: Some infinitives will be used more than once. For reflexive verbs, be sure to include the appropriate reflexive pronoun. (20 sentences total)
Word bank: Ser: to be (5x) / Jugar: to play (4x) / Saltar: to jump / Compartir: to share / Mentir: to lie / Coleccionar: to collect / Portarse: to behave / Dormir: to sleep / Decir: to tell / Montar: to ride / Ir: to go / Pelearse: to fight / Permtir: to allow / Ver: to see / Obedecer: to obey
Example:
Yo ________________ con los bloques.
Tú ________________ la cuerda.
Marcos ________________ las monedas.
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 4A of Realidades. 2.
Los quehaceres questions fill in practice (Present tense)
Ana is visiting her friend Paula’s house. Paula lives with her three children Sara, Marcos, and Tina. Paula’s husband is often away for work reasons. However, her three children are very helpful with household chores. Ana is very impressed with how clean and organized Paula’s house is. She is asking Paula about who completes various chores.
Your task: Complete each of Ana’s questions with using a verb from the word bank. (20 sentences total separated by rooms and places around the house)
*Note: All questions are with Quién
Example:
¿Dónde?: La cocina
Word bank: saca / lava / frega / ayuda / seca / pone
Ana: ¿Quién _______________ los platos?
Paula: Sara
Ana: ¿Quién _______________ los platos después de lavar?
Paula: Tina
Ana: ¿Quién _______________ la mesa?
Paula: Marcos
Ana: ¿Quién te_______________ a cocinar?
Paula: Sara
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.
Los lugares tiny conversations practice (Present tense)
Marcos is at home while all his friends are doing things around town. He is texting each friend to find out where they are and what they are doing. Complete each mini conversation using the correct infinitive phrase from the word bank. Conjugate the infinitive in the present tense
*10 conversations total with 10 different places.
Note: All conversations are the same as shown in the example below. Only the place and names of friends will be different.
Places included: la biblioteca / la estación de servicio / el correo / el supermercado / la farmacia / la tienda de equipo deportivo / la clínica dental /
el banco / el centro comercial / la tienda de ropa
Example:
Word bank: llenar el tanque / leer un libro
Marcos: ¿Dónde estás?
Elena: Yo estoy en la biblioteca.
Marcos: ¿Qué haces?
Elena: Yo ____________________________
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.
Tener que infinitive basic translation practice
Translate each sentence in Spanish using the template provided. (27 sentences total)
Example:
I have to speak. (hablar: to speak)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Tener + Que + Infinitive
I have to eat. (comer: to eat)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Tener + Que + Infinitive
I have to write. (escribir: to write)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Tener + Que + Infinitive
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Present to preterit conversion practice
For each infinitive, write the preterit tense conjugation. (33 total)
Example:
Hablar - Yo - hablo - ________________
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Practice: Places with Ir (present tense)
For each place, complete the first blank with the correct conjugation of Ir (to go). In the second blank, choose and write the correct infinitive phrase from the word bank. (14 total)
Word bank for infinitive phrases:
leer los libros / trabajar / cenar por la noche / beber café y comer un pastel / tomar el sol / gozar el paisaje* / pasar tiempo con su familia / jugar con amigos / ir de compras / rezar / acampar*/ nadar / hacer ejercicio / ver una película
Example:
Yo __________ a la biblioteca para ________________________
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 4A of Realidades 1.
Realidades 2 Chapter 3A vocabulary practice with preterit
Part 1: Los lugares: Read each description and write the correct place using the word bank. (12 total)
Example:
Word bank: La tienda de equipo deportivo / La tienda de ropa / El banco / El supermercado / El centro / La estación de servicio / El centro comercial / El correo / La farmacia / La clínica dental / El consultorio / La biblioteca
_____________ 1. Es un lugar donde los clientes cobran sus cheques y sacan dinero.
Part 2: Write the name of the place where each line is heard. Use the word bank. *The same word bank from part 1 is used. (12 total)
Example:
_________________________ 1. A mí me duelen los dientes.
Part 3: Based on where each person went, write the correct conjugation of Ir (to go) in the preterit and choose an infinitive phrase from the word bank below and conjugate the infinitive in the preterit. If there are two infinitives, conjugate both . (12 total)
*All 12 places are from part 1
Word bank: Sacar un libro y devolver otro / buscar los palos de golf
Yo __________ (ir) a la tienda de equipo deportivo y yo ____________________
Tu amigo __________ (ir) a la biblioteca y él ________________________
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Los lugares y las compras practice
Marcos is never satisfied with anything. He always finds something to complain about. Read Marcos’s complaints as he goes through different places in town.
*9 places total : La estación de servicio / La tienda de ropa / El banco / El supermercado / La librería / El correo / La tienda de equipo deportivo / El centro comercial / La farmacia
Your task: Write the place (lugar) where the complaint is taking place using the word bank. Then, write 3 things that one can buy at this place using the word bank provided or come up with your own.
Example:
Word bank:
Places: La estación de servicio / La tienda de ropa
What can one buy: los jeans , el pan, las blusas, los sellos, los pantalones
Las camisas son muy feas.
Lugar: _________________________
¿Qué se puede comprar en este (this) lugar?
________ / ________ / ___________
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.
Ir a infinitive basic translation practice
Translate each sentence using Ir + a + Infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) in the template provided. (27 sentences total)
*The template is very structured for student responses.
Example:
I am going to speak. (hablar: to speak)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + A + Infintive
I am going to eat. (comer: to eat)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + A + Infintive
I am going to write. (escribir: to write)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + A + Infintive
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
On-going and interrupting actions sentence practice with preterit and imperfect
Part 1: Two actions on-going at the same time.
Translate each sentence into Spanish using the template provided. In the template conjugate both infinitives in the imperfect tense and copy the other words from the first row. (5 sentences total)
I was talking to my friend while my brother was playing.
Template: Subject 1 (Yo) + Hablar (imperfect ) + a mi amigo + mientras + Subject 2 (mi hermano) + Jugar (Imperfect)
Part 2: An action in progress interrupted.
Translate each sentence into Spanish using the template provided. In the template conjugate the infinitives in the preterit and imperfect tenses, as indicated, and copy the other words from the first row. (5 sentences total)
I was cleaning the house when the phone rang.
Template: Subject 1 (Yo) + Arreglar (imperfect ) + la casa + cuando + Subject 2 (el teléfono) + Sonar (preterit)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Los lugares y las personas preterit practice
For each place, write what each person did using the correct conjugation of the preterit infinitive in parenthesis. (11 places total with 3 sentences per place)
Places included: el correo / la farmacia / el consultorio / la tienda de equipo deportivo / la estacion de servicio / la biblioteca / el supermercado / el banco / el centro / el centro comercial / la tienda de ropa
Example:
En el correo
Yo ______________ una carta. (echar)
Marcos _____________ unos sellos. (comprar)
Los clientes ______________ sus buzones para revisar. (abrir)
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.
El medio ambiente selection and subjunctive sentence practice
For each environmental issue, select the correct letter of the solution. Then, write the solution on the line by conjugating the infinitive in the present subjunctive. (10 situations total)
Model:
B Para sacar buenas notas es necesario que yo estudie cada día.
a. Jugar video juegos b. estudiar cada día
Example:
_____ 1. Para ahorrar agua es necesario que las personas___________________________.
a. tomar duchas cortas b. regar las plantas
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 Chapters 9A and 9B of Realidades 3.
Ser and adjectives fill in basic practice
Complete the table below with the correct conjugation of Ser (to be) and a different adjective from the word bank. Note: Adjectives must agree with their subject (person, place, thing) in number (singular / plural) and gender (masculine / feminine).
*20 total
Example
Subject + Conjugation of Ser + Adjective
Yo + ______ + _______
Length: 1 page
Ser and nationalities fill in basic practice
Complete the table below with the correct conjugation of Ser (to be) and a different nationality from the word bank. Note: Nationalities are adjectives and must agree with their subject (person) in number (singular / plural) and gender (masculine / feminine).
*20 total
Example:
Subject + Conjugation of Ser + Nationality
Yo + ________ + ________
Length: 1 page
Los quehaceres mixed tenses practice
For each sentence, write the present tense conjugation of the infinitive in the blank. Then, use the same infinitive and write the preterit conjugation, Ir + a + infinitive (conjugate Ir ) and tener + que + infinitive (conjugate Tener). Follow the model.
*20 sentences total
Model
En la escuela yo aprendo con mis profesores. (aprender)
Preterit: aprendí
Ir a Infinitive: Voy a aprender
Tener que infinitive: Tengo que aprender
Example:
Yo __________ los platos. (lavar)
Preterit: ___________
Ir a Infinitive: _________________
Tener que infinitive: ____________________
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Práctica: La nacionalidad y el dinero de países hispanohablantes (Practice on nationality and currency of Spanish speaking countries)
Marcos’s father is a businessman in Los Angeles. Today, Marcos is spending some time in his office along with his school friend Ricardo. Most of Marcos’s father’s business associates are from various Hispanic countries. Marcos has decided to play a game with his friend Ricardo to test his knowledge of nationalities and currencies. Each time an associate enters the office, Marcos tells Ricardo the name of the associate and what country the person is from. Ricardo must state the nationality and currency based on the Spanish speaking country.
Your task: Complete each template using the word bank provided. Note: Nationalities must agree with the person in gender (masculine / feminine).
*17 countries total including Spain. Note: Countries which use the U.S dollar are not included in this practice.
Example:
Word bank for nationality: venezolano / mexicano
Word bank for currency: balboa / peso
Persona 1
Nombre: Tomás Morales
País: México
Nacionalidad:______
Dinero: ______
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, class activity, entry or exit slip.
Ser basic questions mini practice
Answer each set of questions in a complete sentence. For each set, use different adjectives, places, and nationalities. Use the word bank below for adjectives and nationalities or come up with you own in Spanish. Be sure that your adjectives of personality and nationality agree in number (singular / plural) and gender (masculine / feminine)
*There are 5 sets with 3 questions each. Note: All 3 questions are the same in each set and only the subjects are different.
*A structured template is provided for student responses. A table with a list of adjectives of personality, adjectives of nationality, and conjugations of Ser is included.
¿Cómo eres tú?
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ser + 2 adjectives of personality
¿De dónde eres tú?
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ser + de + place
¿De qué nacionalidad eres tú?
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ser + Nationality
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. Students can also do the questions orally in pairs or small groups.