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.
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
Present subjunctive v Infinitive fill in practice
Complete each set of sentences by filling in the missing elements using the word bank provided. Write your answers in the template provided.
There are 7 sets of sentences. (2 sentences per set)
Note: For the present subjunctive, only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used.
Example:
quiero (2x) / tú / hables / hablar
Subject + introductory verb + infinitive
Yo _______________ + _____________________
Answer: Yo quiero hablar.
Subject + introductory verb + que + present subjunctive verb
Yo _______________ + que (subject 2) ____________ + ____________________
Answer: Yo quiero que tú hables.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used when students are first learning the difference between subjunctive and infinitive. It can be used for classwork, homework, 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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)