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.
Reading: El prom (El baile de graduación) with preterit and imperfect tenses (Spanish)
Paula is telling her cousin Carmen about her high school prom that she recently attended. Complete Paula’s email in the preterit and imperfect tenses using the word bank provided. The first paragraph is in the preterit tense and the second paragraph is in the imperfect tense.
*Both paragraphs have 14 fill in the blanks. The word bank has conjugated verbs in the preterit and imperfect.
After the reading, students will answer the multiple choice (A or B) questions based on the reading (12 total)
Page 1: Paula’s email
Page 2: Reading comprehension questions
Page 3: Answer key to Paula’s email
Page 4: Answer key for reading comprehension questions
This reading can be used for Spanish 2 or Spanish 3 classes.
Verb tenses review practice: Present, preterit, imperfect
Complete the template by writing the infinitive, and the conjugations for the present, preterit, and imperfect tenses using the choices provided. (29 total)
Example:
hablaba / hablé / hablar / hablo
Infnitive: ____________, Present(Yo): ____________ , Preterit (Yo): ___________ , Imperfect (Yo): _____________
Infinitives included: hablar, comer, escribir, pensar, volver, dormir, pedir, buscar, jugar, empezar, ser, ir, ver, dar, hacer, venir, querer, andar, estar, saber, poner, tener, decir, conducir, traer, poder, servir, leer, construir
Answer key is included on pages 5-8.
This practice can be used as a review before midterm or final exams.
Reading: El día de la madre (Preterit)
Luisa is sharing how she celebrated Mother’s Day with her friend Marta in an email. Complete the email using the word bank provided.
*There are 20 blanks total (All answers are conjugated preterit verbs using the word bank)
There are also 10 multiple choice (A or B) questions based on the reading.
Answer key is included for the email (preterit conjugations) and comprehension questions on pages 3-4.
This reading can be used for Spanish 2 or Spanish 3 classes.
Example:
Querida Marta,
¿Cómo estás? Ayer fue el día de la madre y yo lo (it) celebré con mi mamá. Cuando mi mamá se despertó, yo (1) _________________ un desayuno delicioso para ella. Mi mamá, mi papá, y yo (2) _______________ juntos en la cocina. También yo le (3) _________ un ramo (bouquet) de flores. Al mediodía yo (4) _____________ a mi mamá a su restaurante favorito para almorzar.
Word bank for #1-6: hice / cociné / di / llegamos / desayunmos / llevé
Comprehension questions: Answer the questions based on the reading. Write A or B.
¿Qué cocinó Luisa para su madre?
a. desayuno b. almuerzo
La salud: Original health situations with present subjunctive
Marcos Padilla is a doctor who has been invited to a radio program in his city. Patients can call him and seek advice for their health-related issues. Complete each mini conversation using the following guidelines:
For each patient, create a health situation using column A. All verbs must be conjugated in the yo form present tense. You can also come up with your own situations.
Conjugate the introductory verb from column B in the present tense.
Use the appropriate recommendation from column C in response to the patient’s health issue. The verb must be conjugated in the present subjunctive. You can also come up with your own recommendation.
*Students will create and answer 10 health situations for 10 different people.
Example:
Column A: Querer perder (e-ie) peso
Column B: Querer, Suplicar, Decir etc
Column C: Hacer ejercicio en casa o en el gimnasio / Tomar un antibiótico
Juan: (Situation) __________________________________________
MP: Yo ______________ que tú __________________________________________
Answer:
Juan: Yo quiero perder peso.
MP: Yo digo que tú hagas ejercicio en casa o en el gimnasio.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Student answers will vary.
This practice can be used with chapter 3A and 3B of Realidades 3.
Students can also do this practice orally in pairs or small groups.
Imperfect tense answer and questions matching practice
Write the correct letter of the question to match each response. (17 total)
*The questions relate to the uses of the imperfect tense.
Example:
q. ¿Qué tiempo hacía?
i. ¿Cómo eras tú de niño(a)?
g. ¿Dónde jugaban Uds. todas las tardes?
____ 1. Yo era bajo(a), moreno(a), y simpático(a).
____ 5. Hacía calor.
____ 17. Jugábamos en el parque cada tarde.
Answer key is included on page 2.
Spanish 1: Exam review packet
This review packet can be used for Spanish 1 or Spanish 2 students to review for exam.
Parts 1-6 are all matching sections. All verbs are in the present tense.
Part 1: Subject pronouns (Write the correct letter of the translation) / 12 total
Part 2: Present tense -ar, -er, -ir verbs (Write the letter of the correct conjugation)
*Verbs included: hablar, comer, escribir (All 6 persons included)
Part 3: Stem change verbs
*Verbs included: empezar, entender, jugar, poder, dormir, servir (All 6 persons included)
Part 4: -Go verbs
*Verbs included: hacer, venir, tener (All 6 persons included)
Part 5: Irregular verbs
*Verbs included: ser, ir, dar, estar (All 6 persons included)
Part 6: Ir a infinitive / Tener que infinitive (Students will write the letter of the correct translation of the sentences. There are 6 sentences with ir and 6 with tener)
Part 7: Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish. (16 questions total)
Answer key is included on pages 9-16. Note: For part 7, student answers will vary.
Pages 1-8 are the practice.
Present tense questions structured practice (-ar, -er, -ir verbs)
Write each question by putting the elements in the correct order using the template provided. Then, answer the question in a complete sentence in Spanish. Note: All verbs must be conjugated to match the subject. Add a question mark (?) at the end of every sentence.
There are 12 questions total. Verb endings for -ar, -er, -ir verbs are included for reference.
Note: Only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used.
Ar verbs: hablar, estudiar, comprar, mirar
Er verbs: apender, comer, leer, beber
Ir verbs: escribir, vivir, recibir, compartir
This practice is ideal for students in Spanish 1. It can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections)
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. Student answers will vary.
Example:
Hablar: to speak
tú / con quién / hablas / en la clase
Template: Question word + conjugated verb + subject + rest
Answer: Subject + conjugated verb + rest
Go verbs conjugations and sentences present tense
Verbs included: hacer, poner, salir, caer, traer, venir, oir, tener
Part 1: For each verb, write “go” for the yo form in the blank provided. Then, write the correct verb endings for all remaining conjugations. (8 total)
Part 2: Complete each sentence in an original manner. Add the correct ending to each verb. Then, add at least 6 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must be 8 words minimum. Post the word count at the end of every sentence. No on-line translators. (8 sentences total)
This practice can be used as a introduction to -Go verbs. Students can use pages 1-2 for note taking and complete page 3 for practice. It can also be assigned for classwork, homework, entry or exit slip.
Answer key is included for part 1 only on pages 4-5.
Preguntas: La salud y el (la) médico
Answer in a complete sentence in the present tense using vocabulary related to health, as needed. No collaboration or on-line translators.
There are 15 questions total. Students can also do the questions orally in pairs or small groups. The questions can also be assigned for classwork or homework.
Example:
¿Qué te duele?
¿Qué haces cuando te sientes mal?
This practice can be used with chapter 3B (preliminary vocabulary) of Realidades 3.
Practice: Doler with present subjunctive
Luis Mazo is a doctor who has been invited by his local radio station. He has been given 10 minutes of airtime. Patients from his town can call and seek his advice for their health issues. Complete each response by using the present tense of the introductory verb from column A and an appropriate response from column B. Note: In column A, the verb must be conjugated in the present tense, and in column B the verb must be conjugated in the present subjunctive.
There are 10 situations total.
Example:
Column A: Querer, Pedir (use verbs in any order)
Column B: no trabajar en el jardin / tomar una aspirina
Carlos: Me duele la cabeza.
LM: Yo _________________ que tú ___________________________
Answer: Yo quiero que tú tomes una aspirina.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used with chapter 3B of Realidades 3.
Tú commands worksheet
For each infinitive, write the appropriate affirmative and negative command forms. Then, add 3-4 words to create a short original sentence. Note: Your sentences should not be repetitive (Using the same words over and over).
25 infinitives total
Regular: hablar, mirar, comer, leer, ver, traer, escribir, compartir
Irregular: hacer, poner, venir, tener, salir, ir, ser, decir (word bank included for affirmative commands)
Stem change and spelling change: pensar, volver, empezar, jugar, llegar, almorzar, pedir, servir, dormir
Example:
Hablar
Affirmative: _____________ tú____________________________
Negative: No _____________ tú____________________________
Answer key is included for the command forms only (pages 6-10). For the original sentences, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test, or as part of your sub plans.
Subjunctive indicative infinitive quick practice
Write the present tense (indicative) and present subjunctive of the infinitive provided. Then, complete the sentence appropriately using the infinitive, indicative, or present subjunctive. (10 sentences total)
Example:
Present tense (indicative) Yo: _______________
Infinitive: Hablar
Present subjunctive (Yo): _______________
Me gusta __________________ mucho en la clase de español.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Irregular preterit fast practice
Verbs included: dar, ir, ser, ver, hacer, venir, querer, andar, estar, saber, poner, poder, tener, traer, decir, conducir
For each verb, complete the missing conjugations using the word bank. Then, answer the questions in a complete sentence.
*For each verb, students will fill in four conjugations. All questions are in the tu conjugation.
Pages 1-4 are the practice. Answer key is included on pages 5-7 for the conjugations only. Student answers will vary for the personal questions.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections)
I-Y preterit verbs questions order practice
Write the questions and answers in the correct order in the template provided.
Verbs included: leer, oir, construir
There are 4 questions per verb.
Example:
Leer: to read
¿léiste / Qué / tú / ayer?
Question template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Rest
Yo / un libro / Ayer / leí
Answer template: Clue word + Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-6 are the answer key.
Present subjunctive missing elements activity
Complete each sentence with the missing element: Introductory verb (present tense) and the present subjunctive verb using the word bank provided. Then, add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence. Be sure that your sentence makes sense.
*Note: In each sentence, students are given two different subjects, and either a conjugated introductory verb (present tense) or a conjugated present subjunctive verb.
There are 14 sentences total. A structured template is provided. This practice can be used when students are first introduced to the present subjunctive. Students can complete it individually or in pairs and small groups as a bell ringer, entry or exit slip.
Length: 1 page
Preterit imperfect quick review practice
For each set of sentences, write the appropriate clue word based on the verb conjugation. Then, add 2-3 words to complete the sentence. Write your sentences in the template provided. No on-line translators.
*There are 10 sets (20 sentences total). Two different verbs (one preterit and one imperfect are used in every set).
Example:
Cada día / Ayer
Clue word + Subject + Verb conjugation + Add 2-3 words
yo hablé
yo jugaba
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for the clue words only. Student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections).
Preterit imperfect missing clue word and sentence practice
Part 1: Complete the table with missing clue words in the preterit and imperfect tenses using the word bank below. (21 total)
Example:
Word bank: A veces / Ayer por la tarde
Preterit / Imperfect
Ayer / _____________
_____________ / cada noche
Part 2: In the first blank conjugate the verb in the preterit or imperfect based on the clue word (ayer, cada día etc). In the second blank. add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentences must make sense. No collaboration or on-line translators. (20 total)
Example:
(hablar) Ayer yo _____________ + ________________________________
(comer) Todos los días tú ______________+ __________________________
Answer key is included for part 1. A partial answer key (conjugations only) is included for part 2, as student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or as part of your sub plans.
Subjunctive v infinitive sentence translation matching practice (Write the correct letter of the translation)
*There are 16 sentences total.
Example:
h. Yo quiero que tú hables español.
k. Yo quiero hablar con paco.
____ 1. I want to speak to Paco.
____ 2. I want you (tú) to speak Spanish.
Answer key is included on page 2.
Imperfect v preterit verb translation matching practice (Write the correct letter of the translation)
*There are 18 verbs total
Example:
m. You ate / You used to eat / You were eating
k. I spoke / I used to speak / I was speaking
____ 1. Yo hablé / Yo hablaba
____ 2. Tú comiste / Tú comías
Answer key is included on page 2.
Preterit all verbs mixed practice
Part 1: Next to each infinitive, indicate the type using the following: Write R for regular, I for irregular, SPC for spelling change, STC for stem change. (34 total)
Example:
_____ 1. Hablar
_____ 4. Buscar
_____ 5. Hacer
_____ 24. Servir
Part 2: Conjugate each infinitive in the yo form in the first column. In the second column, come up with a different subject (use subject pronouns: Tú, él, ella etc or names of people). In the third column, conjugate the verb to match the subjects you have created. Vary your subjects (Don’t use any subject more than twice) *The same 34 infinitives are used from part 1.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. For part 2, student answers will vary for their original subjects and conjugations.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or study guide.