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.
AR verbs present tense paragraph (Subject and verb practice in Spanish)
This is a practice on finding the subject and conjugating regular -ar present tense verbs, ideally for Spanish 1 students.
For each paragraph, complete the template with the subject (person), verb stem of the infinitive (-ar), verb ending, and present tense conjugation.
There are 2 paragraphs. Paragraph 1 (singular forms) with 7 sentences, and paragraph 2 (plural forms) with 9 sentences.
A table with -ar present tense endings is provided prior to the paragraph. Brief notes on how to conjugate an infinitive are also included.
Example:
(1)Yo (hablar) con la profesora. (2) Tú (tocar) la guitarra. (3) Ud (practica) los deportes.
Page 1: Paragraph 1 (singular forms), Page 2 : Paragraph 2 (plural forms). Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Practice: Questions with tener que infinitive
There are 11 questions total. All questions are the same (see example below) but with different subjects.
For each question, follow these guidelines:
Choose a different infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) from the list below and use it in your answer.
Answer each question in a complete sentence in the template provided.
After the infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir), add 2-3 words to expand on your answer. Be sure that your answer makes sense.
The list of infinitives includes the English translation (Ex: hablar: to speak)
Example of question:
¿Qué tienes que hacer tú?
Length: 2 pages
Practice: Ir (present, preterit, and imperfect tenses)
Complete each set of sentences in the present, preterit, or imperfect tenses using the word bank provided.
There are 24 sentences total grouped by subject (yo, tu, el, etc).
Example:
Word bank: fui / voy / iba
Yo __________ a mi casa.
Anoche yo __________ al cine con amigos.
Muchas veces yo _________ al parque con mis amigos.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Preterit paragraph conjugation and clue words practice (-ar, -er, -ir verbs)
Students will read 3 paragraphs (1 -ar, 1 -er, and 1 -ir) and do the following:
For each paragraph, complete the following in the template provided.
Write the Spanish translation of the italicized clue word using the word bank
Write the subject (person, place, or thing)
Write the preterit conjugation of the -ar verb in parenthesis
Page 1: -Ar verbs / Page 2: -Er verbs / Page 3: -Ir verbs
Each paragraph has 10 sentences. Note: Sentences do not link to any vocabulary or theme. Only regular verbs are used in the paragraphs.
A word bank is included with clue words (ayer, anoche etc) and -ar, -er, -ir verb endings are provided.
Example:
-AR verbs
(1)Yesterday yo (hablar) con mi amigo. (2) Last night tú (estudiar) en tu casa. (3) Once Ud (cantar) en el coro. (4) Last week él (bailar) con sus amigos. (5) This morning ella (desayunar) en la cocina. (6) Last Monday nosotros (mirar) la tele por dos horas.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6.
This practice can be used as students are being introduced to the preterit. It can also be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections).
Matching practice: Reflexive verbs with infinitive
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the Spanish translation. (10 sentences)
Example:
d. Las chicas van a maquillarse / h. Yo necesito lavarme la cara por la mañana.
___ 1. I need to wash my face in the morning.
Part 2: Write the correct letter of the reflexive pronoun for every sentence. (7 total)
Example:
c. me e. nos
____1. Yo _____ necesito lavar las manos.
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
El museo de arte: Reading conversation
Marcos went to the art museum and his younger sister Lola is asking him questions about his visit. Complete their conversation using the appropriate vocabulary word using the word bank.
*The conversation is in the present tense except the first two lines.
oro / plata / hechos (facts) / museo de arte / muralista / exhibición / pincel / obras / grandes / cuadros / murales / conocidos (well known) / paleta / colores / madera (wood) / piedra / pinturas / mensaje / gira (tour) / esculturas / pintor / escultor
Example:
Lola: ¿A dónde fuiste tú ayer?
Marcos: Yo fui al (1)____________________________ en la ciudad.
Lola: ¿Qué hay en el museo?
Marcos: Hay (2) ______________ , (3) ____________, y (4) ____________ en la pared.
There are 22 fill in the blanks. Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used with chapter 2A of Realidades 3. It can be used as classwork, homework, or quiz.
Length: 4 pages including answer key
Preterit imperfect identification practice
In the template provided complete the following:
In column 1, copy the clue word from the list below (A list of 27 clue words and preterit /imperfect conjugations is provided).
In column 2, indicate if the clue word is preterit or imperfect (write P or I)
In column 3, write the subject, and in column 4, write the conjugation (preterit or imperfect)
Part 1: Complete the preterit / imperfect identification table with the guidelines above.
Part 2: Write 10 original sentences (5 preterit and 5 imperfect) using the guidlines and template provided.
Answer key is included on page 4 for part 1 only (clue words and tense indication: preterit or imperfect). For column 3, 4, and part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or study guide. Students can also do this practice in pairs or small groups.
Preterit v Imperfect: Matching practice with simultaneous and interrupting actions
Write the correct letter of the conjugation for every sentence.
Part 1: Simultaneous actions (two actions on-going at the same time) / 6 sentences total (all with mientras)
Example:
f. nadábamos / caminaban e. hablaba / jugaba
__ 1. Yo (hablar) por teléfono mientras mi hermano (jugar) un videojuego.
Part 2: An action in progess interrupted / 6 sentences total (all with cuando)
Example:
d. compartías / llegó f. charlaba / llamó
__ 1. Yo (charlar) con mi padre cuando mi amigo me (llamar).
Part 3: Simultaneous actions and actions in progress interrupted (6 sentences total)
Example:
f. vendían / oyeron e. escuchaban / enseñaba
__ 1. Los alumnos (escuchar) mientras la profesora (enseñar).
__ 3. Juan y Roberto (vender) frutas cuando ellos (oír) las noticias.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections).
Regular preterit intro reading practice
Read the phrases on what the following people did last week. Then, answer the questions in a complete sentence in the preterit.
There are 10 questions total. Note: Only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used in the phrases.
*All questions are with hacer in the preterit
Example:
Tú: hablar con mis amigos
Ud: escribir un email
¿Qué hiciste tú?
Yo________________________________________________________________
¿Qué hizo Ud?
Yo ______________________________________________________________
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, exit slip, or as part of your sub plans.
Length: 4 pages including answer key
Imperfect tense basic reading activity
This is a basic reading practice / activity that students can do when they are introduced to the imperfect.
Read the information about Paula’s childhood and then answer the questions that follow in complete sentences in the imperfect tense.
There are 14 questions total and answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or used as part of your sub plans. Students can also do this activity orally in pairs.
Preview:
Paula
Edad: cinco años
Descripción física: baja, rubia, tenía ojos azules
Personalidad: simpática, un poca traviesa
Domicilio (residence): El pueblo de “los barcos” en México
Answer in a complete sentence in the imperfect tense. All questions refer to the information above.
¿Cómo era Paula? (Give 3 things)
¿Cuántos años tenía Paula?
Length: 4 pages including answer key
Imperfect tense practice: Mini conversations on uses
Complete each mini conversation with the correct conjugation of the imperfect tense.
This is a practice on the uses of the imperfect tense with 22 mini conversations. The conversations(s) is / are grouped by uses: habitual action, weather, time, day / date, personality / description, emotion, clothing, desire, description of names, description of place, age.
Example:
Habitual actions
Marcos: ¿Qué hacías tú todos los días cuando eras niño?
Luis: Yo ____________ con mis amigos. (jugar)
Marcos: ¿A dónde iba tú familia cada sábado?
Luis: Mi familia __________ a la iglesia. (ir)
Marcos: ¿Qué programa veían Uds en la tele cada noche?
Luis: Nosotros ________________ “la nueva familia.” (ver)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Go verbs fill in practice
Verbs included: hacer, poner, caer, oir, tener, venir, traer, salir
Part 1: each sentence by using the correct -go verb in the first blank and the appropriate phrase in the second blank using the word bank. (8 total)
Example:
Word bank for the first blank: pongo / hago
Word bank for the second blank: los libros y los materiales escolares / los quehaceres para mi familia
En casa yo _______________+ __________________________________
Part 2: Complete the table with the missing conjugations (tu, el, ella, Ud, nosotros, vosotros, ellos, ellas, Uds). All 8 aforementioned verbs are included.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Dar, Ir, Ser, Estar, Tener practice worksheet (present tense)
Complete each section with the correct verb conjugation using the word bank provided.
There are 30 sentences total separated by subjects.
Part 1: Yo / Part 2: Tú / Part 3: Él / Ella / Ud
Part 4: Nosotros / Part 5: Vosotros / Part 6: Ellos, Ellas, Uds
Example:
Part 1
doy / estoy / soy / tengo / voy
Yo ________ un regalo (gift) a mi amigo.
Yo ________ muchos juguetes (toys) en mi dormitorio.
Yo ________ a México en el verano.
Yo _________ estudiante en una escuela.
Yo _________ en la clase hoy.
Answer key is included (pages 3-4).
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or quiz / test.
Present tense fill in practice (-ar, -er, -ir verbs)
Complete using the correct conjugation from the word bank provided. The practice involves reading comprehension.
There are 18 sentences total (9 -ar, 9 -er, and 9 -ir) separated by verb type, and answer key is included.
Example:
comprenden / hablo / decide
Yo _________ con mi profesor.
La familia _____________ visitar México.
Uds ______________ la lección.
Length: 2 pages including answer key
Preterit v Imperfect fill in practice
Complete each sentence with the correct conjugation of the preterit or imperfect using the word bank provided.
There are 20 sentences divided in two sections (#1-10 with word bank and #11-20 with word bank). There are 32 fill in the blanks total (17 for #1-10 and 15 for #11-20)
Note: The sentences do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary.
Example:
Word bank: jugaba / hablé / entró / enseñaba
Ayer yo __________ con mi amigo Miguel.
La profesora ________________ la lección cuando José ___________ en la sala.
De vez en cuando yo _______________ con mis amigos en el parque.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Length: 2 pages including answer key.
Reading: Los recuerdos de mi niñez (Imperfect tense)
Read about the childhood of Marcos and Luisa. Then, answer the reading comprehension questions.
Note: There are 2 sets of comprehension questions (12 multiple choice and 15 questions that students can answer in a complete sentence).
*For the 12 multiple choice questions, students will choose a or b. Note: 10 multiple choice questions are in the imperfect and 2 are in the present tense. For the comprehension questions, 13 are in the imperfect and 2 are in the present tense.
Page 1: Reading
Page 2: 12 multiple choice questions
Page 3: Answer key for the 12 multiple choice questions.
Page 4: 15 Comprehension questions
Pages 5-6: Answer key for the 15 comprehension questions.
Imperfect tense open ended sentence practice
Verbs included: -ar, -er, -ir , ser, ir, ver
For -ar, -er, -ir verbs Write an original sentence using the following guidelines: (1) Choose a clue word (in any order) from the word bank for every sentence, (2) Write the stem and the appropriate ending, (3) Add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence
Students will write 18 sentences (6 -ar, 6 -er, 6 -ir)
For ser, ir ver: Students will complete a verb conjugation table and answer 3 personal questions (one with each verb).
Page 1: -ar verb sentences / Page 2: -er verb sentences / Page 3: -ir verb sentences / Page 4: ser, ir, ver
This practice can be used for writing sentences when students first learn the imperfect tense. It can also be used for homework, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections), or as part of your sub plans.
Preterit and imperfect clue words worksheet
In the first blank, write P if the clue word is preterit and I if it is imperfect.
In the second blank, write the correct Spanish translation of the clue word using the word bank.
There are 25 clue words total. Answer key is included on page 2.
Example:
cuando era niño(a) / ayer
____ 1. Yesterday: ______________
____ 2. As a child: _____________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry or exit slip.
Length: 2 pages including answer key
Regular preterit -ar, -er, -ir practice mini practice
This practice is divided into three parts: -ar, -er, -ir.
For each part, students will write the correct ending using the word bank provided for all 6 persons. Then, answer 3 personal questions in a complete sentence for each verb type.
Note: All 6 verbs for every verb type are different. All personal questions are information questions.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Example:
-AR verbs
Write the correct ending using the word bank provided.
Endings: asteis / aron / é / ó / aste / amos
(hablar) Yo habl ____ 2. (ayudar) Tú ayud ______
(estudiar) Él / Ella / Ud estudi ____
Answer in a complete sentence
¿Qué estudió Ud ayer? ________________________________
Answer key is included on page 3 for the conjugations only. For personal questions, student answers will vary.
Length: 3 pages including answer key
I-Y preterit basic conjugation practice
Part 1: Re-write the conjugations of the following verbs by changing the I to a Y. (3rd person singular and plural conjugations). A structured template is provided for students.
Verbs included: leer, caer, oir, creer
Example: Leer (Él / Ella / Ud) / leió = leyó
Leer (Ellos / Ellas / Uds) / leieron = leyeron
Part 2: Write the stem, verb ending, and the preterit conjugation in the template provided. (Verbs are the same as part 1 and students will write the conjugations for yo, tu, nosotros, and vosotros).
Verb included: construir, distribuir, incluir, destruir
Part 3: -UIR verbs (same as part 1)
Part 4: Same as part 2.
Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-6 are the answer key.
This worksheet can be used for practicing the conjugations of i-y verbs.