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.
Ser: Basic questions matching practice
Write the correct letter of the answer for each question. (16 total)
Example:
l. Es lunes.
b. Español, claro!
p. Yo soy José Ruiz.
e. Soy de México.
_____ 1. ¿Quién eres tú?
_____ 8. ¿Cuál es tu clase favorito(a)?
_____ 9. ¿Qué día es hoy?
_____ 16. ¿De dónde eres tú?
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used in Spanish 1 during the first semester. It can be used as classwork, homework, review, bell ringer, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Practice: Antes de / Después de + infinitive with reflexive verbs
Write a complete sentence in the template provided using antes de and después de. For the two infinitives provided for each sentence, do NOT conjugate the first infinitive. Conjugate the second infinitive only. The reflexive pronoun must match the infinitive and the conjugated verb. Note: If an infinitive does not have a reflexive pronoun, it is not required in the sentence.
*There are 8 sentences total. A structured template is included for student responses.
Example:
Desayunarse / Ducharse
Template: Antes de + Infinitive + Reflexive pronoun + Subject (Yo) + Reflexive pronoun + Conjugated verb
Answer: Antes de desayunarme, Yo me ducho.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Practice: Preterit car gar zar verbs
For each verb type, complete the table with the conjugation of the Yo form in the preterit. Then, complete the blanks with the correct preterit conjugations.
For each verb type (-car, -gar, -zar) students will conjugate 6 verbs in the yo form and answer 6 fill in the blank sentences with different subjects.
Verbs included:
-CAR: Buscar, Sacar, Practicar, Tocar, Embarcar, Explicar
-GAR: Llegar, Jugar, Pagar, Entregar, Apagar, Investigar
-ZAR: Empezar, Comenzar, Almorzar, Rezar, Realizar, Lanzar
Note: English translation of each infinitive is provided.
Example:
-CAR verbs (c-qu spelling change in the Yo form)
Write the Yo preterit conjugation
Buscar (to look for) ___________
Sacar (to get / to take out) ___________
Practicar (to practice) _____________
Tú ________________ un libro ayer en la biblioteca. (buscar)
Marcos _____________ la basura anoche. (sacar)
Nosotros ___________________ en el gimnasio. (practicar)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
El museo de arte: Personal questions with vocab
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the English translation of each word. (28 total)
Example:
w. gold / r. foreground / b. theme
_____ 1. El primer plano
_____ 7. El tema
_____ 25. El oro
Part 2: Answer the following questions about a recent trip to an art museum (real or imaginary), using vocabulary related to art, as needed. Answer in the tense of the question (present, preterit, or imperfect). (21 questions total)
¿A qué museo de arte y con quién fuiste tú?
¿Dónde está el museo de arte?
¿Qué tipos de obras (works) tiene el museo? (Give 3)
Answer key is included on pages 5-6 for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used with chapter 2A of Realidades 2. It can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, or as part of your sub plans.
Students can also do the personal questions orally in pairs or small groups.
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 singular sentence translation practice
Translate each sentence in the template provided. Use the same verb for each set of sentences.
*There are 3 sets with 5 sentences each for a total of 15 sentences.
*Infinitives used: Hablar (page 1), Escuchar (page 2), Necesitar (page 3)
*A table with -AR verb endings is included for reference.
Example:
I speak Spanish.
Template: Subject + Stem + Verb ending + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry or exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 2A of Realidades 1.
Ser singular with adjectives translation practice
Part 1: Adjectives: Write the correct Spanish translation of each adjective using the word bank provided. (20 total)
Example:
Word bank: trabajador / estudioso / bajo / alto
Tall / Short / Studious / Hardworking
Part 2: Translate each sentence in the template provided using the correct conjugation of ser (to be) and the adjective. Be sure that your adjectives agree in number and gender (masculine / feminine) with the subject. (20 total)
Example:
I (masculine) / am / tall.
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ser + Adjective
Part 3: Personal questions with Ser. Answer each question in complete sentence in the template provided. Be sure your adjectives agree in number and gender (Masculine / Feminine)
*4 questions total with singular subjects.
Example:
¿Cómo eres tú ? (Give 2 adjectives)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ser + Adjective
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. For part 3, answer key includes only subject and conjugation of Ser. For adjectives, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 1B of Realidades 1.
Tener, Ir, and Stem change verbs fill in practice (Present tense)
Part 1: Complete each set of sentences with the correct conjugation in the present tense. For stem change verbs, make the appropriate stem change where needed.
Infinitives included: Tener, Ir, Empezar, Querer, Preferir, Volver, Encontrar, Dormir, Pedir, Jugar
Note: For each set, the subjects will be the same or similar. There are 6 sets total.
Example:
Yo ____________ que hablar en la clase. (tener)
Yo ___________ a visitar a mi abuelo. (ir)
Yo _______________ la clase a las ocho. (empezar > e-ie)
Yo ______________ jugar en el parque. (querer > e-ie)
Yo ______________ ir de compras. (preferir > e-ie)
Yo _______________ a casa a las dos. (volver > o-ue)
Yo ________________ un libro en la biblioteca. (encontrar > o-ue)
Yo ________________ por ocho horas cada noche. (dormir > o-ue )
Yo _______________ una pizza en el café. (pedir > e-i)
Yo ________________ en la sala con mis amigos. (jugar > u-ue)
Part 2: Complete each table with the correct conjugations and make stem changes where needed.
*Students will conjugate each infinitive for all 6 persons.
*Infinitives included: Pensar, Perder, Mentir, Almorzar, Poder, Morir, Servir, Repetir (8 total)
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip (broken into smaller sections).
Reflexive verbs basic structured conjugation practice
Complete each table by writing the elements in the correct order.
Verbs included: Lavarse, Bañarse, Ponerse, Despertarse, Acostarse, Vestirse (6 total)
Example:
Lavarse: to wash oneself
lavo / Yo / me
lavamos / nos / nosotros
se / Él , Ella, Ud / lava
Tú / lavas / te
os / laváis / vosotros
se / lavan / Ellos, Ellas, Uds
Template: Subject (pronoun) + Reflexive pronoun + Present tense conjugation
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used when students are first introduced to conjugating reflexive verbs. It can be used as classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs basic conjugation practice (Present tense)
Part 1: For each infinitive, write the stem and verb ending in the table. Then, write the conjugation in the blanks below.
There are 6 different infinitives for each verb type (-ar, -er, -ir) for a total of 18 infinitives. All 6 persons are included.
*A table with present tense -ar, -er, -ir verb endings is included for reference.
Example:
Infinitive: Hablar
Subject: Yo
Stem: _____
Verb ending: _____
PART 2: Complete each blank with the correct verb conjugation in the present tense. (There are 6 sentences for each verb type for a total of 18 sentences)
Example:
-AR verbs
Yo ______________ con mi amigo. (hablar)
Tú _______________ un libro nuevo. (comprar)
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
*This practice can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes.
La ropa: Matching and personal questions practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the translation for each word. (27 total)
e. It fits me well / v. Clothing / k. It is hot / l. Sweater
_____ 1. La ropa
_____ 6. El suéter
_____ 21. Hace calor
_____ 26. Me queda(n) bien
Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence in the present tense, using appropriate vocabulary related to clothing. (10 questions total)
¿Qué ropa llevas tú normalmente? (Give 2)
¿Qué ropa te gusta llevar en el otoño? ¿Por qué? (Give at least 2 articles of clothing)
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, review, quiz, entry or exit slip. Students can also do the personal questions orally in pairs or small groups.
*This practice can also be used with chapter 2A (Preliminary vocabulary) of Realidades 2.
Stem change verbs mini guided practice (Present tense)
For each infinitive, write the stem and the appropriate verb ending in the template provided. Note: The stem change occurs in all conjugations except nosotros and vosotros.
*There are 6 sentences for each infinitive listed below.
Infinitives included:
E-IE STEM CHANGE VERBS: Empezar, Querer, Preferir
O-UE STEM CHANGE VERBS: Almorzar, Poder, Dormir
E-I STEM CHANGE VERB: Pedir
U-UE STEM CHANGE VERB: Jugar
Example:
Empezar
Template: Subject + Stem + Ending + Rest
Yo + ___________ + ___________ + la escuela por la mañana.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Preterit and imperfect regular and irregular verbs practice
Infinitives included: Hablar, Comer, Vivir, Buscar, Jugar, Almorzar, Hacer, Dar, Ir, Ver, Ser (11 total)
Part 1: Clue words matching (Write the correct letter of the English translation) (20 total)
Example:
n: Every day u: yesterday
_____ 1. Ayer
_____ 2. Cada día / Todos los días
Part 2: For each infinitive, write the correct preterit and imperfect tense conjugations. Then, write a sentence using the infinitive in the preterit and imperfect tenses. Sentences should be 6 words minimum. Add 5 words after the subject (yo, tú etc). Sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). No on-line translators or unauthorized resources. Post the word count at the end of every sentence.
Example:
*Note: Each infinitive will be conjugated for all 6 persons in the preterit and imperfect tenses.
*Note: For Ser, students will write a sentence in the imperfect (not preterit).
Hablar: to speak
Template: Preterit conjugation / Imperfect conjugation
(Preterit) Ayer yo _______________________________
(Imperfect) Cada día Uds. ____________________________________
Pages 1-6 are the practice.
Pages 7-10 are the answer key. For part 2, only conjugations are included in the answer key. Student answers will vary for the sentences.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or as part of your sub plans.
Preterit Imperfect clue words identification practice
For each set, write the Spanish clue word based on the English translation, using the word bank. Then, in the last box, identify the tense of the clue word by writing P (preterit) or I (imperfect)
*There are 10 sets total with 4 clue words each (40 clue words total).
A structured template is provided for student responses.
Example:
Word bank: De niño / Anoche / Cada día / Ayer
Spanish clue word: _______________ + ______________ + _____________ + ______________
English translation: Last night + As a child + Yesterday + Every day
Tense: _____ + ______ + ______ + ________
As an added bonus, a quick review identifying the uses of preterit / imperfect is included. (10 total)
Write P if the use described below requires the preterit tense or I if it requires the imperfect tense.
_____ 1. A completed action
_____ 2. Habitual action (used to do)
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Present, Preterit, Imperfect conjugation and questions practice
Complete the verb table with the conjugations and answer the questions in a complete sentence using the appropriate tenses (Present, Preterit, Imperfect).
Verbs included:
-AR: Hablar, Comprar, Mirar
-ER: Aprender, Correr, Leer
-IR: Escribir, Salir, Vivir
Irregular verbs: Ser, Ir, Dar, Ver, Hacer
Example:
Conjugate Hablar (Present), Comprar (Preterit), Mirar (Imperfect) for all 6 persons in the verb table.
¿Con quién hablas tú cada día?
¿Qué compró Marcos ayer?
¿Qué programa miraban Uds. de niños (as children)? (Program name can be in English)
Answer key is included for the conjugations only. For the personal questions, student answers will vary.
Pages 1-6 are the practice and pages 7-10 are the answer key.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review before a test or exam, quiz / test, entry / exit slip (broken into smaller sections), or as part of your sub plans.
Stem change verbs present tense mini practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the conjugation. Then, conjugate the infinitive in the present tense, making stem changes as needed. Note: There is no stem change in the nosotros and vosotros conjugations.
Verbs included (matching section)
E-IE: Empezar, Entender, Mentir
O-UE: Contar, Volver, Morir
E-I: Pedir
U-UE: Jugar
Verbs included for conjugations (Students will write conjugations for all persons)
E-IE: Pensar, Querer, Preferir
O-UE: Almorzar, Poder, Dormir
E-I: Repetir
Example:
E-IE stem change verbs
Empezar: to start / to begin
_____ 1. Yo _____ 4. Nosotros a. Empiezan d. Empiezas
_____ 2. Tú _____ 5. Vosotros b. Empezáis e. Empezamos
_____ 3. Él / Ella / Ud. _____ 6. Ellos / Ellas / Uds. c. Empieza f. Empiezo
Conjugate Pensar for all 6 persons.
Part 2: Write 8 original sentences with 8 of the aforementioned verbs using the guidelines provided.
Answer key is included for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
Pages 1-4 are the practice and pages 5-8 are the answer key.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry / exit slip, or as part of your sub plans.
Reflexive verbs basic intro conjugation practice
For each reflexive infinitive, complete the verb table with the appropriate reflexive pronoun, the infinitive stem, and the appropriate verb ending. Then, translate the sentences in the template provided.
Infinitives included: Lavarse, Bañarse , Ponerse, Despertarse, Vestirse
For each infinitive, students will write the conjugation for all persons and translate 6 sentences. A structured template is provided.
*A table with reflexive pronouns and present tense -ar, -er, -ir endings is included for reference.
Example:
Lavarse
(Yo)
Reflexive pronoun
Infinitive stem
Verb ending
Translations:
Template: Subject pronoun + Reflexive pronoun + Conjugated verb + Rest
I wash myself.
You (tú) wash yourself.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8.
This practice can be used when students are first introduced to conjugating reflexive verbs. It can be used as classwork, homework, review, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Las actividades extracurriculares matching practice
Write the correct letter of the appropriate extracurricular activity based on each person’s interest. (16 total)
Example:
p. El equipo de béisbol
m. El club de arte
_____ 1. Elena: Dibujar y pintar
_____ 2. José: El béisbol
This practice can be used with chapter 1B of Realidades 2. It can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, or entry / exit slip.
Answer key is included on page 2.
A simple, structured, and detailed graphic organizer on question words in Spanish. Students can easily take notes in it and do fill in the blank practice as well as create and answer their own questions with the three ways of asking questions. Answer key is also included.
Length: 8 pages including answer key
Irregular preterit with present tense practice
Verbs included: hacer, querer, venir, andar, estar, saber, poder, poner, tener, decir, traer, conducir (12 total)
For each infinitive, complete the template with the present tense conjugation, irregular preterit stem, irregular preterit ending, and the irregular preterit conjugation. Then, answer the two personal questions in a complete sentence in the appropriate tense.
Note: All personal questions are in the tú conjugation.
A structured template is provided and the irregular stem is listed next to each infinitive. A table with irregular preterit endings is also included for reference.
Example:
Hacer (g): to do / to make (Irregular preterit stem: hic)
Template: Subject + Present tense conjugation + Irregular preterit stem + Irregular preterit ending + Irregular preterit conjugation
¿Qué haces después de la escuela?
¿Qué hiciste tú ayer?
Answer key is included on pages 7-10 for conjugations only. For the personal questions, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip (broken into smaller sections), or as part of your sub plans.