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.
Irregular preterit sentence completion practice
Complete each sentence by conjugating the given verbs in the preterit in the first blank and expand on the sentence by adding 4-5 words in the second blank. Sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over) and must make sense.
12 verbs included: hacer, querer, venir (i stem), andar, estar, poner, poder, tener, saber (u stem), decir, traer, conducir (j stem)
Students will write a total of 12 sentences (3 for i stem, 6 for u stem, and 3 for j stem verbs)
Verb endings are included for reference
Example:
Verbs can be used in any order
hacer (hic): to do / to make / querer (quis): to try to + infinitive / venir (vin): to come
Ayer yo ______________ + _________________________________________
Anoche tú ______________ + ______________________________________
El otro día mis amigos ______________ + _____________________________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, entry or exit slip, or as part of your sub plans.
El día escolar (school day) with -go verbs (present tense)
Part 1: Complete each blank with the correct conjugation of the verb in parenthesis. (7 sentences total)
Example:
Yo ___________ mucho durante mi día escolar (hacer) . Antes de salir de mi casa, yo ______________ mis libros en mi mochila (poner).
Part 2: Answer in a complete sentence using the clues given in parenthesis. (7 total)
Example:
¿Qué haces tú en la escuela? (aprender con mis profesores)
¿Qué pone Marcos en su mochila? (los materiales escolares)
Notes on English translations of -go verbs are provided prior to part 1.
Answer key is included (pages 3-4).
Length: 4 pages including answer key.
Ser and adjectives practice
Part 1: Write the appropriate subject for every conjugation of ser using the word bank provided
Ex: Soy : yo / Son: ellos, los profesores etc.
Part 2: Write the sentence in the template provided using the correct conjugation of ser and the appropriate form of the adjective (masculine, feminine, singular, plural). (22 sentences total)
A structured template is provided for students to write their answers.
Note: All sentences are short as shown in the example below.
Ex: 1. Yo _____ alto (m) / Answer: Yo soy alto
Elena _____ bonito. / Answer: Elena es bonita.
Pages 1-4 are the practice and pages 5-8 are the answer key.
E-IE stem change verbs present tense practice
Page 1
Part 1: Matching: Write the correct letter of the conjugation (Verbs ending in -AR)
Verbs included: Pensar, Empezar, Comenzar, Cerrar
Example:
c. piensan / empiezan / comienzan / cierran
f. pienso / empiezo / comienzo / cierro
____ 1. Pensar, Empezar, Comenzar, Cerrar (Yo)
Part 2: Answer 4 personal questions (one for each verb)
Page 2
Part 1: Matching: Write the correct letter of the conjugation (Verbs ending in -ER)
Part 2: Part 2: Answer 4 personal questions (one for each verb)
Same format as part 1. Verbs included: Querer, Perder, Entender, Tener
Page 3
Part 1: Matching: Write the correct letter of the conjugation (Verbs ending in -IR)
U-UE stem change verb * Same format as part 1.
Verbs included: Preferir, Mentir, Jugar
Part 2: Answer 3 personal questions (one for each verb)
Answer key is included for part 1 conjugations only. For part 2 (personal questions), student answers will vary.
Note: For the personal questions, all questions are in the tú conjugation except for the verbs perder and mentir.
Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-6 are the answer key.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Irregular preterit tiny review practice
Write the preterit conjugation for each verb. A structured template is provided to write the verb conjugations.
For I, U, J stem verbs, stems and endings are provided for reference.
Verbs included: dar, ir, ser, ver
I stem: hacer, querer, venir
U stem: andar, estar, saber, tener, poner, poder
J stem: decir, traer, conducir
Answer key is included (pages 3-4)
Ir, Ser, Ver present preterit imperfect practice
This worksheet is a short practice on ser, ir, ver (conjugations in present, preterit, and imperfect tenses) and personal questions with these verbs.
Matching sections (write the correct letter of the conjugation for all 6 persons)
Part 1: Ser (to be)
Part 2: Ir (to go)
Part 3: Ver (to see)
Example:
d. ven, vieron, veían e. vas, fuiste, ibas f. soy, fui, era
____ 1. Ser (Yo)
____ 2. Ir (Tú)
____ 6. Ver (Ellos, Ellas, Uds)
Part 4: Answer each question in a complete sentence in the tense of the question (present, preterit, imperfect). There are 9 questions total (3 for every verb in the present, preterit, and imperfect tenses).
Answer key is included for parts 1, 2, and 3 only. For part 4, student answers will vary.
IR stem change preterit verbs review practice (conjugations)
This worksheet is a matching practice on the conjugations of -IR stem change verbs in the preterit
All verbs are structured as follows:
e. pedí, serví, repetí f. pidió, sirvió, repitió
____ 1. Pedir, Servir, Repetir (Yo)
Verbs included:
Part 1: pedir, servir, repetir (e-i stem change)
Part 2: competir, preferir, mentir (e-i stem change)
Part 3: divertirse, sentirse, vestirse (reflexive verbs)
Part 4: dormir, morir (o-u stem change)
Answer key is included (pages 3-4).
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Matching sections (write the correct letter of the conjguation for all 6 persons)
Part 1: -AR verbs (hablar, mirar, escuchar, estudiar)
Part 2: -ER verbs (comer, leer, aprender, beber)
Part 3: -IR verbs (vivir, escribir, recibir, compartir)
Example:
d. habla, mira, escucha, estudia f. hablo, miro, escucho, estudio
____ 1. Hablar, Mirar, Escuchar, Estudiar (Yo)
Part 4: Answer the personal questions in a complete sentence. 9 questions total using verbs from parts 1, 2, and 3.
Answer key is included for parts 1, 2, and 3 only. For part 4, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Reflexive verbs conjugation practice
Conjugate each verb for all persons. Write the reflexive pronoun in the first blank and the present tense conjugation in the second blank.
Part 1: Regular verbs
Verbs included: levantarse, lavarse, cepillarse, bañarse, desayunarse, mirarse, ponerse, quitarse, secarse, maquillarse, peinarse, afeitarse (12 total)
Part 2: Stem change verbs
Verbs included: despertarse, sentarse, vestirse, desvestirse, acostarse, dormirse (6 total)
Example:
Levantarse: to get up
Yo: ______ / _______________ Nosotros: ______ / ________________
Tú: ______ / _______________ Vosotros: ______ / ________________
Él / Ella / Ud: ______ / _____________ Ellos / Ellas / Uds: ______ / _____________
Answer key is included (pages 4-6).
This practice can be used as students are first introduced to conjugating reflexive verbs. It can also be used for classwork or homework.
I-Y preterit verbs review practice
Verbs included: leer, caer, creer, oir
Write the stem in the first blank and the ending in the second blank. For Él / Ella / Ud and Ellos / Ellas / Uds conjugations, write a Y in the blank. Answer the question in a complete sentence.
Example:
Leer: to read
Yo: _______ / ____ Nosotros: ________ / ______
Tú: _______ / ____ Vosotros: ________ / ______
Él / Ella / Ud: Le ___ ó Ellos / Ellas / Uds: Le___ eron
¿Qué libro leíste tú ayer? ____________________________________________
-UIR verbs
Verbs included: construir, destruir, incluir, distribuir
Write the stem in the first blank and the ending in the second blank. For Él / Ella / Ud and Ellos / Ellas / Uds conjugations, write a Y in the blank. Answer the question in a complete sentence.
Example:
Construir: to build
Yo: _______ / ____ Nosotros: ________ / ______
Tú: _______ / ____ Vosotros: ________ / ______
Él / Ella / Ud: Constr ___ ó Ellos / Ellas / Uds: Constru ____ eron
¿Qué construiste tú el año pasado? ______________________
Answer key is included for the verb conjugations only. For the personal questions, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, or entry / exit pass.
Translate each sentence in the template provided. Write the subject (person), conjugation of ir , a, and the appropriate infinitive (-ar -er, -ir)
Students will translate 10 sentences. Answer key is included.
Note: Most of the sentences are short as show in the example below. Infinitive is included next to every sentence.
I am going to walk. (caminar)
We are going to learn. (aprender)
Pages 1-2 are the practice and pages 3-4 are the answer key.
Gustar verbs practice quiz
Write the correct letter of the gustar verb conjugation for every sentence
Verbs included: gustar, encantar, fascinar, importar, aburrir, preocupar, quedar, doler
There are 3 sentences for every verb for a total of 24 sentences. See example below.
Gustar: to like, to be pleasing
____ 1. Me _________ la nueva casa. a. gusta
____ 2. Me _________ los regalos. b. gustan
____ 3. Me _________ nadar en el verano.
Answer key is included (pages 3-4).
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Practice: Ir + a + infinitive
Part 1: Matching: Write the correct letter (8 sentences total)
Example:
f. vas / voy c. van / vamos
____ 1. ¿Qué _______ a hacer tú? Yo ______ a hablar con mi amigo.
Part 2: Complete each sentence by writing the correct conjugation of ir in the first blank and the correct infinitive phrase in the second blank using the word bank below. (7 total)
Example:
bailar con sus amigos / comer con mis amigos
En la cafetería yo ________ a _________________________________
Answer key is included.
Length: 2 pages
Practice: Saber v Conocer
Part 1: Write the correct conjugations of saber and conocer using the word bank
Part 2: Complete each sentence with the correct conjugation of saber or conocer. Some answers may require the infinitive. (16 total)
English translation of the sentence is provided.
Example:
I know how to swim.
Yo ________ nadar
How many students do you know in the class?
¿A cuántas personas ___________ Ud en la clase?
Answer key is included (pages 3-4).
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or quiz.
Saber conocer quick practice
Write the correct letter of the verb
There are 14 sentences total. Answer key is included.
Example:
____ 1. Yo _________ cocinar.
a. sé b. conozco
____ 9. Los profesores ___________ la novela “la casa verde”.
a. saben b. conocen
Pages 1-2 are the practice and pages 3-4 are the answer key.
Preterit all verbs quick review practice
This worksheet is a conjugation practice on all verb types in the preterit (regular, irregular, spelling change, stem change)
Students will conjugate each verb for all 6 persons in the template provided. Answer key is included (pages 4-5).
Note: On page 1, preterit verb endings and abridged notes on preterit verbs are provided. (Ex: 1. Irregular preterit verbs have irregular stems but the same endings and do not have any accents)
33 verbs included:
Regular: hablar, comer, vivir, despertarse, lavarse (5)
Spelling change: buscar, jugar, empezar, leer, oir, construir, destruir (7)
Irregular: dar, ir, ser, ver / hacer, querer, venir / andar, estar, poner, poder, saber, tener / decir, conducir, traer (16)
Stem change: pedir, servir, dormir, morir, vestirse (5)
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, study guide, test review, or as part of your sub plans.
Go verbs practice (sentences and questions present tense)
Verbs included: hacer, poner, caer, salir, traer, decir, tener, venir, oir (9 total)
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the translation. (9 total)
Example:
I. Yo hago mi tarea. F. Yo tengo muchos amigos.
___ 1. I do my homework.
Part 2: Write the correct conjugation for every question. Then, answer any one question in a complete sentence. (There are 5 questions for each of the 9 aforementioned verbs)
Hacer
¿Qué _________ tú? 4. ¿Qué __________ vosotros?
¿Qué _________ él?
¿Qué ___________ nosotros? 5. Qué __________ Uds?
Answer: _____________________________________________________
Answer key is included for parts 1 and 2. For part 2, only verb conjugations are included, as answers will vary for the answer to the personal questions.
Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-5 are the answer key.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test, or as part of your sub plans.
Practice: Poder (present tense)
Complete each sentence with the following guidelines:
Write the conjugation of poder in the first blank
Choose a different infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) from the word bank below and write in the second blank
Add 3-4 words in the third blank to expand on the sentence in an original manner.
Do not repeat any infinitives and avoid repetition (using the same words over and over). Be sure that your sentence makes sense.
Students will write an affirmative and a negative sentence for a total of 18 sentences. The English translation of the infinitives is included.
Example:
hablar: to speak / vivir: to live / comer: to eat
Yo _____________ + _________________ + ____________________
Yo no _____________ + _________________ + ________________________
Length: 2 pages
Reflexive verbs questions practice (present tense)
Complete each question with the correct conjugation including the appropriate reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se). Choose any one question for every verb and answer it in a complete sentence.
8 verbs included for a total of 8 questions
Page 1 (regular verbs): lavarse, ducharse, cepillarse, desayunarse
Example:
Lavarse: to wash oneself
¿Con qué ______ / ___________ tú?
¿Con qué ______ / ___________ él ?
¿Con qué ______ / ___________ Ud?
¿Con qué ______ / ___________ vosotros?
¿Con qué ______ / ___________ ellos?
Answer: _____________________________________________________
Page 2 (stem change verbs): despertarse, vestirse, acostarse, divertirse
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for the conjugations only. Students answers will vary for their chosen questions.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit pass (broken up into sections). Students can also do this practice orally in pairs or small groups.
Practice: Doler and body parts (present tense)
Part 1: Matching of body parts (Write the correct letter of the English translation for each body part) / 17 total
Example:
_____ 1. La mano j. finger
_____ 8. El dedo q. hand
Part 2: Translate each sentence in Spanish using the appropriate indirect object pronoun, conjugation of doler (duele / duelen), and the corresponding body part using the template provided. (17 sentences total)
Note: The template inlcludes the prepostional phrase for all sentences. A table with indirect object pronouns (me, te, le etc) is provided for reference.
Example:
My head hurts.
A mí _____ / ____________ / _______________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, study guide, or quiz.
Answer key is included (pages 5-8). Pages 1-4 are the practice.