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.
Irregular preterit I stem verbs practice
For each infinitive, write the correct stem and the appropriate verb ending.
Verbs included: Hacer, Querer, Venir
There are 6 sentences per verb. A table with irregular preterit endings is included. Stem is listed next to each infinitive.
Example:
Hacer: to do, to make (Stem: hic)
Yo _______ / __________ mi tarea ayer.
Answer: Yo hic / e mi tarea ayer.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used when students are first learning irregular preterit verbs.
Tú commands basic practice (Affirmative and Negative)
For each phrase, write the correct Tú affirmative and negative forms of the italicized infinitive. Do not re-write the entire phrase. (27 total)
Regular, Stem change, irregular, and -car, -gar, -zar verbs are included.
*Prior to the practice, notes are included on how to form commands. A table with affirmative and negative irregular commands is included.
Example:
Hablar con tu amigo(a).
Template: Affirmative ______________ / Negative (No + command form) __________
*Answer key is included on pages 5-8.
This practice can be used when students are first introduced to Tu commands. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Irregular preterit and present tense matching and questions practice
For each infinitive, write the correct letter of the preterit conjugation. Then, answer the two personal questions in the present and preterit tenses.
16 verbs included: Dar, Ir, Ser, Ver
I stem verbs: Hacer, Venir, Querer
U stem verbs: Andar, Estar, Tener, Saber, Poner, Poder
J stem verbs: Decir, Conducir, Traer
Example:
Note: The format is the same for all 16 verbs. All personal questions will be in the tú conjugation except for Ser in the preterit.
Dar: to give
a. Diste / b. Dieron / c. Disteis / d. Dio / e. Dimos / f. Di
____ 1. Yo: Doy
____ 2. Tú: Das
____ 3. Él / Ella / Ud: Da
____ 4. Nosotros: Damos
____ 5. Vosotros: Dais
____ 6. Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: Dan
¿Qué __________ tú a José? Yo le _________ un libro. (present)
¿Qué __________ tú a la profesora ayer? Yo le ___________ la tarea. (preterit)
Answer key is included on pages 7-12. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
saqué / fui / voy / cobrar
Yo _________ al banco para _____________ un cheque.
La semana pasada yo ___________ al banco y ___________ dinero en efectivo.
Note: Each sentence is similarly structured but with different places and subjects. Ir will be used twice in every sentence (once in the present tense and once in the preterit).
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.
Realidades 2 Chapter 3A vocabulary matching practice
Write the correct letter of the translation of each word. (50 total)
Example:
v. To cash a check / u. Pharmacy / q. Bank
_____ 1. El banco
_____ 5. La farmacia
_____ 25. Cobrar un cheque
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Los lugares classification practice
For each place, using the word bank below choose and write phrases that describe the place. Some choices can be used more than once. You can also come up with your own.
Example:
Partial word bank: Llenar el tanque / Comprar las entradas / Comprar sellos / La raqueta y la pelota / Ir de compras / Comprar la comida / Lavar los dientes / Abrir una cuenta corriente / Limpiar el limpiaparabrisas / Sacar un libro/ Empujar un carrito / La boca / jugar / Examinar …
12 places included: La farmacia / La iglesia / El parque / El centro comercial / El consultorio de medico / El correo / El banco / La tienda de equipo deportivo / El centro / El consultorio de dentista / La tienda de ropa / El supermercado / El museo / La biblioteca / La estacion de servicio
Answer key is included on page 2. Student answers can vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, entry / exit slip, or quiz. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Los lugares with various tenses practice
For each place complete the blank with the appropriate verb tenses: Present, Ir + a + Infinitive, Tener + que + Infinitive, and preterit, as indicated. (12 places total)
Places included: El banco / El correo / La tienda de equipo deportivo / La tienda de ropa / La estacion de servicio / El centro / El supermercado / La iglesia / La farmacia / La clinca de dentista / El parque / El centro comercial
Example:
En el banco
Present tense: Yo _________________ un cheque. (cobrar)
Ir + a + Infinitive: Yo ___________ a _______________ un cheque. (depositar)
Tener + que + Infinitive: Yo ____________ que ___________ el efectivo. (sacar)
Preterit: La semana pasada yo ____________ una cuenta corriente. (abrir)
Note: For all places, the sentences will be structured the same as in the example above. Subjects, clue words (ayer, la semana pasada etc), and infinitives will vary. Also, comprar and buscar will repeat in some sentences.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or as part of your sub plans. It can also be used with chapters 3A of Realidades 2.
Irregular preterit simple intro practice
For each irregular infinitive, write the irregular stem and the conjugation in the template provided.
12 infinitives included: Hacer, Venir, Querer / Andar, Estar, Tener, Saber, Poner, Poder / Decir, Conducir, Traer
For each infinitive, the irregular stem is provided. The template includes the irregular verb endings. Students have to write in the stem and the conjugation for all 6 persons.
Example:
Template: Subject + Stem + Ending + Conjugation
Hacer : Yo + ______ + e: __________
Answer: Yo + hic + e / Hice
Answer key is included on pages 6-8. This practice can be used when students are first learning to conjugate irregular preterit verbs. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, entry / exit slip.
¿Dónde trabajarán las personas? : Jobs identification practice
Read each person’s future profession. Then, choose the correct place of work from the word bank and write it in the last column. Note: Some professions can have more than one answer, and some answers can be repeated. (25 professions total)
Word bank
El sitio de construcción / La biblioteca / La base militar / La agencia de mercadeo / El taller de coches / La estación de bomberos / La comisaría / El banco / El hospital / El consultorio / La clínica dental / La corte / La escuela / La aerolínea / La farmacia / Las casas y los edificios / El restaurante / El editorial / El laboratorio / la agencia inmobiliaria / La peluquería / El estudio de arquitectura / La agencia de mercadeo
Example:
Nombre / En el futuro será / Trabajará en
Sara / profesora / ________________________
Answer: La escuela
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 6A of Realidades 3.
Tú commands with health situations practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the Tú commands (Affirmative / Negative)
*16 total (Irregular commands included).
Example:
h. ten / no tengas
m. acuéstate / no te acuestes
p. habla / no hables
______ 1. Hablar
______ 5. Tener
______ 16. Acostarse
Part 2: For each health-related problem, write the correct letter of the recommendation. (12 total)
Example:
b. Calienta tú el agua y añade tú limón y miel, y bébelo.
k. Toma tú una aspirina.
______ 1. Tengo dolor de cabeza.
______ 12. Estoy resfriada.
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 3.
La comida y comer saludable vocab matching and questions practice
Part 1: Matching : Write the correct letter of the English translation of each word. (48 total)
Example:
d. To skip a meal / y. Allergy / g. Junk food
_____ 1. La alergia
_____ 16. Saltar una comida
_____ 23. La comida basura
Part 2: Personal questions: Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish in the present tense. No collaboration or on-line translators. Use vocabulary words from pages 1-2, as needed. Vary your answers (do not use the same answers for each question). (18 total)
¿Qué comes tú para el desayuno? (Give 2)
¿Qué es necesario hacer cuando tienes la gripe? (Answer with Es necesario + infinitive)
Answer key is included on pages 5-6 for part 1 (Matching) only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 3. Students can practice the personal questions orally as well.
Los lugares conversations and identification practice
Complete each mini conversation using the word bank provided. In the last blank, write where each conversation is taking place using the word bank.
*There are 7 conversations total
Word bank for locations (Last blank in every conversation): El correo / El banco / La estación de servicio / El centro / La farmacia / El supermercado / El consultorio del dentista
Conversación #1: sellos / carta / echar
Empleado: ¿Cómo puedo ayudarle, Señora?
Cliente: Yo quiero ______________ esta (this) ____________ a Madrid.
Empleado. ¿Quiere Ud. comprar unos ________________ también?
Cliente: Claro que sí. Gracias.
¿Dónde es la conversación? _____________________________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can do the practice orally as well. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Regular, Irregular, Spelling change preterit questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence in the template provided. Note: Clue words like ayer, anoche etc do not need to be used in your answers.
*There are 4 sets with 12 information questions each.
Each set one question with the following verb types: -ar, -er, -ir, -car, -gar, -zar, i-y, dar, ir, ser, ver, hacer
*The -ar -er, -ir, and -car, -gar, -zar verbs will be different in every set.
*The subject will the same for all questions in each set. Set 1 (tú) / Set 2 (Él ,Ella) / Set 3 (Vosotros) / Set 4 (Ellos, Ellas)
*The English translation of each infinitive used in the question is listed next to every question.
On page 1, a table with -ar, -er -ir preterit endings, conjugations of dar, ir, ver, hacer, and rules for -car, -gar, -zar, and i-y verbs are included.
Note: The questions do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Las comidas basic identification and paragraph practice
Part 1: For each meal, write the foods and beverages using the list below or come up with your own (in Spanish)
Example:
Cuatro comidas para el desayuno son: _________ / _______/ _______ / ______
Tres bebidas para el desayuno son: ___________ / ___________/ _________
Part 2: Students will write a short paragraph in the present tense on what they eat during a typical day using the guided questions provided.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, or entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 1.
Length: 2 pages
Present tense ar er ir verbs quick personal questions practice
For each question, write the English translation of the subject pronouns. Then, answer in a complete sentence in Spanish in the present tense using the template provided.
*For each verb type (-Ar, -Er, -Ir), there are 5 information questions. Only regular verbs are used. The English translation of each infinitive is included next to the question.
*Present tense -ar, -er, -ir verb endings are included for reference.
Page 1: -Ar verbs / Page 2: -Er verbs / Page 3: -Ir verbs
Example:
¿Con quién hablas tú? (Hablar: to speak)
English translation: Tú: ______________ / Yo: _______________
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes.
Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer preterit structured questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence in the preterit in the template provided.
*There are 4 information questions for each infinitive
*A table with preterit conjugations of each infinitive is included for reference.
Example:
¿Qué diste tú a José?
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Dar + Rest
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Note: The questions to do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary.
Length: 3 pages
Para mantenerme sano: Fill in practice
Read the sentences below on how Marcos keeps healthy. Complete the blanks with the word bank provided.
*10 setences total with 20 blanks
Word bank: trasnocho / como / aceite / almuerzo / plátano / desayuno / manzana / hago ejercicio / naranja / comida basura / ceno / saludable / merienda / agua / ayuno / troto / sodas / salto / jugo / pera
Example:
V: Use conjugated verb / N: Use noun / Adj: Use adjective
Yo _____________ (v) tres veces al día. Yo ________________ (v)por la mañana. Yo _________________ (v) al mediodía. Yo ________________ (v) por la noche.
Entre (between) el almuerzo y la cena yo como una _______________________ (n).
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 3A of Realidades 3.
Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer preterit sentences translation matching practice
Write the correct letter of the translation
*There are 8 sentences for each verb.
Example:
A. Ellos dieron las meriendas a sus amigos.
H. Yo di la tarea a mi profesora.
_____ 1. I gave the homework to my teacher.
_____ 8. Tomás and Ana gave snacks to their friends.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Ir with shopping preterit practice
Based on what each person bought, write the subject (person), preterit conjugation of ir, and the place where they went. Use the word bank for the places. (8 sentences total)
Word bank: la tienda de electrodomésticos / la librería / la zapatería / la tienda de ropa / la tienda de descuentos / centro comercial / almacén / la joyería
Example:
Yo compré unos libros y unas revistas.
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + a + Place
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 2B of Realidades 2.
¿Dónde están los clientes? Places identification practice
Read what the customers are saying and write the name of the correct place where they are using the word bank provided. (15 total)
Word bank: La farmacia / La librería / la tienda de ropa / La tienda de electrodomésticos / La tienda de descuentos / El almacén / La zapatería / La joyería / El centro comerical / El consultorio dental / El correo / La tienda de equipo deportivo / El banco / El supermercado / La estación de servicio
Example:
Disculpe, yo busco el nuevo libro de Carmen Rosa.
Lugar: ____________________________________
¿Hay una oferta en las nuevas estufas?
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 chapters 3A and 3B of Realidades 2.