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.
Ir a infinitive structured practice
Translate each set of sentences using ir + a + infinitive in the template provided.
There are 7 sets total. Each set has 3 sentences using 3 infinitives (1 -ar, 1 -er, 1- ir).
A structured template is provided for students to write their sentences. Note: The subject will the same for all sentences in each set.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6.
Example: Set 1
I am going to speak. (hablar: to speak)
I am going to eat. (comer: to eat)
I am going to write. (escribir: to write)
This practice is ideal for students in Spanish 1. It can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip (broken into sections).
Las clases with ir a and tener que infinitive
For each class, complete the sentence with ir + a + infinitive (going to do something) and tener + que + infinitive (to have to do something) using the word bank provided or come up with your own responses, as long as they are logical.
A structured template is provided for student responses.
Word bank: (use in any order as long as they match the class) Do not repeat any answers.
leer una novela / solucionar los problemas / escribir un ensayo / usar una calculadora / hacer un experimento / escribir un informe del presidente / aprender de la cultura hispana / aprender sobre las plantas / hacer una investigación / correr en el campo / conversar en español / jugar al fútbol
Note: For each class, there is a different subject (person).
Example:
En la clase de inglés
Ir + a + infinitive: ___________________
Tener + que + infinitive: _________________
Answer: Yo voy a leer una novela.
Yo tengo que escribir un ensayo.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Student answers will vary.
This practice can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Present, Preterit, Imperfect tenses conjugation and questions practice
Part 1: Complete each table with the missing conjugations. (All 6 persons included for all tenses)
Verbs included: hablar, comer, vivir, ser, ir, ver, dar, hacer (8 total)
Part 2: Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish in the tense of the question (present, preterit, imperfect). There are 8 questions total.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or as part of your sub plans.
Pages 1-4 are the practice.
Tener que infinitive structured practice
Translate each set of sentences using tener + que + infinitive in the template provided.
There are 7 sets total. Each set has 3 sentences using 3 infinitives (1 -ar, 1 -er, 1- ir).
A structured template is provided for students to write their sentences. Note: The subject will the same for all sentences in each set.
Answer key is included on pages 4-7.
Example: Set 1
I have to speak. (hablar: to speak)
I have to eat. (comer: to eat)
I have to write. (escribir: to write)
This practice is ideal for students in Spanish 1. It can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip (broken into sections).
Ir a infinitive quick practice
Complete each sentence with the conjugation of ir and the infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) provided. Then, add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense. (10 sentences total)
A structured template is provided for students to write their sentences.
Conjugation: voy / infinitive: hablar (to speak)
Template: Subject (Yo) + conjugation of ir + a + infinitive + add 2-3 words
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Length: 2 pages
El arte: Sentence completion practice
Complete each sentence in the present tense using appropriate vocabulary relating to art, as needed. Add at least 4 or more words to complete each sentence. Avoid repetition (using the same words over and over).
El artista pinta __________________________________
En el taller el artista _____________________________
En la pared (wall) _________________________________
El tema de la pintura es_________________________
El pintor usa ___________________________________
Note: The last sentence #27 will require the preterit tense. A list of helpful words (vocab related to art) is provided if students want to use them.
This practice can be used with chapter 2A of Realidades 3.
Tener que infinitive quick practice
Complete each sentence with the conjugation of tener and the infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) provided. Then, add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense. (10 sentences total)
A structured template is provided.
Conjugation: tengo / infinitive: hablar (to speak)
Template: Subject (Yo) + conjugation of tener + que + infinitive + add 2-3 words
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Length: 2 pages
Irregular preterit verbs short practice
Verbs included: dar, ir, ser, ver / hacer, venir, querer / andar, estar, tener, poner, poder, saber / decir, traer, conducir
Part 1: Write the missing preterit conjugations of dar, ir, ser, ver (A table is provided with all 6 persons)
Part 2: Write the correct letter of the irregular stem for each verb. Then, conjugate each infinitive in the table provided. (Students will complete the table for all 6 persons). There are 12 verbs total.
Example:
I stem verbs
____ 1. Hacer (to do / to make) a. quis
____ 2. Querer (to try to) b. vin
____ 3. Venir (to come) c. hic
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Imperfect tense: Structured questions practice
This is a practice on forming and answering questions using the imperfect tense in Spanish.
For each verb, write the question by putting the elements in the correct order. Then, answer it in a complete sentence in Spanish. Note: All verbs must be conjugated in the imperfect. Add a question mark at the end of every question.
A structured template is provided for students to write their questions and answers.
There are 18 questions total (5 -ar, 5 -er, and 5 -ir). For ser, ir, and ver, students will answer one question each.
A table with -ar, -er, -ir verb endings and the conjugations of ser, ir, ver is included for reference.
Example:
Hablar: to speak
Con quién / cada día / hablabas / tú / en la escuela
Template for question: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Clue word
Template for answer: Clue word + Conjugated verb + Subject + rest
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip (broken into sections). Students can also do this practice orally in pairs or small groups.
Answer key is included on pages 6-10. Student answers will vary.
Imperfect tense reflexive verbs matching and questions practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the conjugation. (9 verbs total)
Example:
h. me lavaba / te lavabas / se lavaba / nos lavábamos / os lavabais / se lavaban
____ 1. Lavarse (to wash oneself)
Part 2: Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish using the imperfect tense. Include the appropriate reflexive pronoun in front of the conjugated verb. (5 total)
Example:
¿A qué hora te despertabas tú cuando eras niño(a)?
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. For part 2, student answers will vary.
Preterit imperfect short review sentence practice
In the template provided, write the clue word based on the conjugation (preterit or imperfect) using the word bank provided. Then, add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense. No on-line translators.
*Students will write a total of 20 sentences
Example:
Preterit clue words: Ayer / Anoche (use in any order)
Imperfect clue words: A veces / Cada noche (use in any order)
Template:
Clue word + subject + conjugation + Add 3-4 words
____________ + Yo + hablé + ___________________________
___________ + Carlos + jugaba + _____________________________
Answer key is included on page 2 for clue words only. Student answers will vary for all sentences.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or review in Spanish 2 and Spanish 3 classes.
Imperfect tense: La hora (clock time) and (el tiempo) sentence completion practice
Part 1: La hora (clock time): Complete using a different conjugated verb in the preterit in the first blank and add 3-4 words in the second blank to expand on the sentence. Your sentences must make sense. No on-line translators. (10 total)
Note: A list of verbs is provided for the students or they can come up with their own.
Example:
Era la una de la tarde cuando yo ___________________ + ________________
Part 2: El tiempo (weather): Complete each sentence with a different weather expression in the imperfect using the list provided. All verbs must be conjugated in the 3rd person singular (él / ella / Ud.) form.
List: Hacer calor / Estar nublado etc
El día de mi cumpleaños ____________________________________________
El día del partido de béisbol _____________________________________
Length: 2 pages
Present subjunctive short intro practice
Part 1: Conjugate each infinitive in the present subjunctive. (Students will conjugate 3 infinitives for all 6 persons)
Part 2: For each sentence, conjugate the introductory (first) verb in the present tense, and the second verb (change of subject) in the present subjunctive.
Example:
Yo (querer) que tú (hablar) conmigo.
Yo: _______________ / Change of subject (Tú): ________________
Note: For the present subjunctive, only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or quiz.
Present tense and present subjunctive conjugation practice
Write the correct conjugation and make stem and spelling changes, where needed. (30 verbs total)
Verbs included: regular, irregular, -go , stem change, and spelling change (-car, -gar, -zar).
Answer key is included on page 2.
Future tense with ir a infinitive matching practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the conjugation. (20 total)
Example:
t. van a tener / tendrán
p. voy a hablar / hablaré
____ 1. Hablar (Yo)
____ 10. Tener (Uds.)
Write what the following people are going to do tomorrow and what they will do next year. Use ir + a + infinitive and the future tense. Use a different infinitive for ir + a + infinitive and a different conjugated verb in the future tense. Add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over) No on-line translators. (6 total)
Example:
Mañana yo ______________ + a + ______________________________________
El año próximo yo __________________________________________________
Answer key is included for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
Length: 3 pages including answer key
Reading: La fiesta de cumpleaños (Imperfect tense)
Part 1: Marcos is talking about how he used to celebrate his birthday in his childhood. Complete the paragraph by conjugating the verbs in the imperfect. (24 blanks total)
Example:
Me llamo Marcos. En mi niñez, yo (1) _________________ mi cumpleaños en mi casa. (celebrar) En aquél entonces, yo (2) ____________ en un pueblo en México que (3) _____________ “Del loro”. (vivir, llamarse)
Part 2: Comprehension questions: Write the correct answer (A or B).
Example:
____ 1. Marcos vivía en ______________.
a. Nueva York b. México
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used with chapter 4A of Realidades 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or added to a test / quiz.
El medioambiente y las soluciones introductory practice
A group of friends are talking about what they are going to do to help the environment. Complete their responses using ir + a + infinitive (present tense) by choosing the correct solution from the word bank.
lavarlo con agua sólo una vez cada mes / dejar de comer la carne / tomar una ducha corta / separar las latas, el cartón, y el vidrio / no usar los productos con muchos químicos / llevar una botella de agua de acero y no de plástico / usar el transporte público / no usar los pesticidas / apagar las luces cuando no se usan / comprar un carro eléctrico
Example:
Juan: En mi jardín yo __________________________________________
Answer: Yo no voy a usar los pesticidas.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, entry or exit slip.
La hora y el tiempo (Time and Weather): Present and imperfect tenses practice
Part 1: Matching (Write the correct letter of the translation of the clock times) (14 total)
Example:
d. Son las cuatro menos quince (cuarto) de la tarde / Eran las cuatro menos quince (cuarto) de la tarde
k. Es la una de la tarde / Era la una de la tarde
____ 1. 1:00 pm
____ 9. 3:45 pm
Part 2: Matching (Write the letter of the correct translation for each weather expression) (8 total)
d. Hace buen tiempo / Hacía buen tiempo
____ 1. It is good weather / It was good weather
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
La salud: Sentence completion practice
Complete the sentences below using a logical response from the word bank provided. You can also come up with your own response as long as it makes sense. (20 total)
Word bank: incluir vitaminas, proteínas, hierro y carbohidratos / tomo una aspirina / viven una vida sedentaria / ayuda al médico y cuida al paciente / le escribe una receta / levanta pesas / la comida basura / toma una radiografía / mirar la tele por muchas horas / tomar el antibiótico / examina a los pacientes / salta una comida / tiene un calambre / necesita hacer ejercicio / se queda en cama / entran en calor / hago yoga y respiro profundamente / seguir una dieta equilibrada / hacer cinta o hacer bicicleta / estornudo mucho
Example:
Cuando tengo dolor de cabeza yo ________________
En el hospital la enfermera _______________
Answer key is included on page 2.
*On page 3, a copy of the practice is included without the word bank if teachers want to use it to have students generate original answers.
*This practice can be used with chapter 3A / 3B of Realidades 3.
*This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry of exit slip, or added to a quiz /test
