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.
Preterit v imperfect quick practice
For each sentence, write the Spanish translation of the clue word (yesterday, every day etc) using the word bank provided. Then, conjugate the verb in the preterit or imperfect tenses based on the clue word. Write your answers in the template provided.
There are 12 sentences total. A structured template is provided. Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Verbs included: (Preterit): hablar, comer, salir, ir, ver, hacer / (Imperfect): jugar, leer, escribir, ser, dar, hacer
Example:
Clue word + subject + infinititive + rest
Yesterday + yo + hablar + con mi amigo.
Student response: Clue word (Spanish) + Yo + conjugation + rest
Ayer + yo + hablé + con mi amigo.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Sentence completion with infinitive, present, preterit, and imperfect tenses (No on-line translators)
In the first blank, write I if the sentence requires infinitive, T if requires preterit, IMP if it requires imperfect, and P if it requires present tense.
Complete each set of sentences with different conjugated verbs (present, preterit, imperfect) and an infinitive. Then, add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Do not repeat any conjugated verbs or infinitives. Your sentence must make sense and should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over).
There are 5 sets total.
Example:
Set 1
_____ 1. Me gusta _____________________ + ____________________________
_____ 2. Ayer yo _____________________ + ______________________________
_____ 3. Cada día tú _____________________ + _________________________
_____ 4. Cuando vuevle a casa, Marcos _____________________ + ____________
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for the identification part (first blank only: I, IMP, T, P). Student answers will vary.
For Spanish 2 and 3 classes, this practice can be used a review before an exam or as classwork, homework, entry or exit slip.
Mis clases al fin del año (End of school year preterit activity)
As the school year winds down, reflect on your classes and write down one thing you liked or enjoyed. Complete each sentence in the preterit (past) tense. For subjects you can use yo, nosotros, los estudiantes, or el / la profesor (a). (6 sentences total)
*A list of helpful words is provided and students can also come up with their own to complete each sentence.
En la clase de inglés me gustó mucho cuando ________________________
Note: All sentences are structured similarly with either me gustó,
me divertí , me encantó and only the calsses will differ.
Students will also write 3 preterit sentences about this favorite teacher this year.
This practice can be used in Spanish 2 and up.
Length: 2 pages
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), write the stem and the appropriate verb ending.
There are 6 -ar, 6- er, and 6 -ir infinitives. A structured template is provided.
Only regular -ar, -er, -ir infinitives are used.
Students will also answer 3 personal questions in the tu conjugation (one question for each infinitive type: -ar, -er, -ir)
A table with -ar, -er, -ir present tense endings is also included.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Student answers will vary for the personal questions.
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Gustar quick practice (Present tense)
For each subject, complete the template using the appropriate indirect object pronoun and the correct form of gustar.
There are 10 subjects total and 3 sentences for each subject (30 sentences total). A structured template is provided for student responses. All answers will be gusta or gustan.
A table with indirect object pronouns is also included.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, quick review, entry or exit slip.
Preterit tense: -ar, -er, -ir verbs fast review
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), write the stem and the appropriate verb ending.
There are 6 -ar, 6- er, and 6 -ir infinitives. A structured template is provided.
Students will also answer 6 personal questions (2 questions for each infinitive type: -ar, -er, -ir).
A table with -ar, -er, -ir preterit tense endings is also included.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Student answers will vary for the personal questions.
This practice can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Imperfect tense fast review practice
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), write the stem and the appropriate verb ending.
There are 6 -ar, 6- er, and 6 -ir infinitives. A structured template is provided.
For irregular verbs (ser, ir, ver), students will write the correct letter of the conjugation.
A table with -ar, -er, -ir imperfect tense endings is also included.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Preterit or imperfect selection practice
Write the correct letter of the conjugation for each sentence. (20 sentences total)
Example:
____ 1. Ayer yo __________ con mi amigo. a. hablé b. hablaba
____ 2. De niño José __________ mucho en el parque. a. jugaba b. jugó
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Go verbs fast practice (present tense)
Verbs included: hacer, poner, caer, salir, decir, tener, venir, oir (8 total)
Part 1: For each infinitive, complete with the appropriate stem and ending. (A structured template is provided for students to write the stems and endings)
Part 2: One personal question with each of the -go verbs mentioned above. Note: All conjugations are in the tu conjugation.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6 for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Dar, ir, ser, ver, hacer fast practice (present tense)
Complete each set of sentences by choosing the correct verb from the word bank. (5 sets and 25 sentences total)
Example:
¿Qué haces tú y cómo eres tú?
Word bank: voy / doy / hago / soy / veo
Yo _________ mi tarea.
Yo _________ un regalo a mi amigo.
Yo ________ la tele.
Yo _________ al cine.
Yo __________ bajo, moreno y simpático.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Tenses review: present, preterit, imperfect, ir + a + infinitive, tener + que + infinitive
Write the correct conjugation for every tense and structure. (12 verbs total)
A structured template is provided.
Verbs included: hablar, comer, escribir, aprender, buscar, salir, dar, ir, ser, ver, hacer, acostarse
Example:
Hablar (yo)
Present: hablo
Preterit: hablé
Imperfect: hablaba
Ir a infinitive: voy a hablar
Tener que infinitive: tengo que hablar
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used in Spanish 2 and Spanish 3 classes.
El tiempo: Weather matching practice with questions
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the Spanish translation. (15 total)
Example:
g. el invierno / n. ¿Qué tiempo hace? / c. Hace sol
____ 1. What is the weather like?
____ 2. Winter
____ 15. It is sunny
Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish. (4 total)
Example:
¿Qué tiempo hace en el invierno? ______________________
Part 3: Complete each sentence by writing what activity you do depending on the weather. Write in the present tense. Write at least 4 words per sentence. (7 total) Note: A list of helpful words is provided if students want to use them in their sentences.
En el invierno yo___________________________________
Answer key is included on page 3 for parts 1 and 2 only. Student answers will vary for parts 2 and 3.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Ir a and tener que infinitive fast practice
Write the correct letter of the conjugation.
Part 1: Ir + a + infinitive (going to do something) (10 total)
Example:
_____ 1. Yo ________ a hablar. A. voy B. vas
Part 2: Tener que + infinitive (to have to do something)
Example:
_____ 1. Yo ________ que estudiar. A. tengo B. tiene
Part 3: Answer each question in a complete sentence. ( 2 questions: one with ir + a infinitive and one with tener que infinitive)
Note: Sentences are short as shown in the examples above.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Ir a infinitive questions matching practice
Write the correct letter of the answer for every question. (14 questions total)
Questions #8-14 are with ir + a + infinitive
Example:
____ 1. ¿A dónde vas tú?
a. Yo voy a la escuela. b. Va a la clase.
____ 8. ¿Qué vas a comprar tú?
a. Él va a comprar un libro. b. Yo voy a comprar un teléfono.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Imperfect tense clue words and questions fast practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the translation for each clue word. Then, answer the question in a complete sentence in the imperfect tense.
*There are 18 clue words and 6 questions. All 6 questions are in the tu conjugation.
Verbs used for the questions: jugar, comer, vivir, ser, ir, ver, despertarse, acostarse, vestirse
Example:
____1. Cada día ____ 2. Cada tarde ____ 3. De niño(a)
a. As a child b. Everyday c. Every afternoon
¿Dónde jugabas tú cada tarde? (Jugar: to play)
Part 2: Questions with reflexive verbs: Answer in a complete sentence.
*3 questions total (all in the tu conjugation). Verbs used in the questions: despertarse, acostarse, vestirse
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. However, for the personal questions student answers will vary.
Preterit clue words and questions fast practice
Write the correct letter of the translation of the clue word. Then, answer the question in a complete sentence in the preterit.
*There are 20 clue words total and 7 questions (all in the tu conjugation).
Verbs used for questions: hablar, comer, salir, ir, ver, dar, hacer
Example:
_____ 1. Ayer _____ 2. Anoche _____ 3. Anteayer
a. The day before yesterday b. Yesterday c. Last night
¿Con quién hablaste tú ayer? (hablar: to speak)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for the clue words only. For the personal questions, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Stem change verbs fast practice (Present tense)
For each infinitive, write the correct letter of the conjugation. Then, answer the question in a complete sentence. (10 total)
Note: All questions are in the tu conjugation except for servir.
Verbs included:
E-IE: pensar, empezar, entender, preferir
O-UE: poder, almorzar, dormir
E-I: pedir, servir
U-UE: jugar
Pensar: to think
a. piensan b. pensáis c. pensamos d. piensa e. piensas f. pienso
____ 1. Yo ____ 2. Tú ____ 3. Él / Ella / Ud. ____ 4. Nosotros ____ 5. Vosotros
____ 6. Ellos / Ellas / Uds.
¿En qué piensas tú? (en: about) _____________________________
Answer key is included on pages 5-8.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Stem change verbs basic structured practice (Present tense)
Complete the template with the appropriate stem change and verb endings. For the nosotros and vosotros conjugations, write the endings only. (11 verbs total)
This practice can be used to introduce stem change verbs. A structured template is provided to write the stems and verb endings.
Verbs included:
E-IE: pensar, empezar, entender, preferir
O-UE: poder, almorzar, dormir
E-I: pedir, servir, repetir
U-UE: jugar
Example:
Pensar
Yo p ___ ns ___ en una casa.
Answer: Yo p IE ns O en una casa.
Note: All sentences are short as shown in the example. The same sentence will be used for all 6 subjects.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8.
La salud: Health with impersonal expressions present subjunctive
Complete each set of sentences using the appropriate present subjunctive verb from the word bank. (5 sets / 15 sentences total)
Example:
Set 1
Word bank: levantes / haga / desarrolle
Es importante que yo _________ yoga.
Es importante que tú ______________ pesas.
Es importante que Ud. _____________ los músculos.
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used with chapter 3A / 3B of Realiades 3. It can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Reading: El fin del año con mis profesores
Read about Rosa’s thank you notes to each of her teachers. Then, answer the comprehension questions that follow.
*6 notes total for 6 different teachers. Notes are written in the preterit (past) tense.
Comprehension questions: 10 multiple choice questions (a or b). All questions are in the present tense except the last one.
Example of a note
Querida Señora Mara,
Le agradezco por un año excelente. Me gustó mucho cuando leímos las novelas, los cuentos pequeños, y las discusiones. Yo aprendí mucho sobre escribir ensayos en su clase.
Rosa
Example of a comprehension question:
¿Qué clase enseña la señora Mara?
a. matemáticas b. inglés
Note: Questions #2-6 will be similar to #1 where students will have to infer the class taught.
Answer key is included on page 3.