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.
Matching: Present subjunctive v infinitive / For sentences that require the infinitive, choose the correct one that makes sense.
Length: 2 pages
There are 20 sentences and answer key is included.
Example:
____ 1. Yo quiero ____ español.
____ 2. Paula desea que Ud ____ un email. (escribir)
This is a matching practice to practice the difference between the present subjunctive v indicative (present tense).
Length: 2 pages
There are 20 sentences and students will write the correct letter of the conjugation (present subjunctive or indicative).
Answer key is included.
Example:
______ 1. Yo quiero que tú (hablar) español.
______ 2. Es seguro que Ud (comer) bien.
Preterit imperfect original sentences (no collaboration / no on-line translators)
Length: 2 pages
Write original sentences in the preterit and imperfect by choosing a clue word (preterit and imperfect) from column A, and a subject / verb conjugation from column B and add 5-6 words to expand on the sentence. You will write 12 sentences in the preterit tense and 8 sentences in the imperfect tense. Use the template on the next page to write your sentences.
Verbs included:
Preterit: hablar, hacer, ir, escribir, dar, ver, despertarse, buscar, empezar, almorzar, recibir, leer (12 total)
Imperfect: ser, ir, ver, vivir, comer, acostarse, jugar, correr (8 total)
Two templates (preterit and imperfect) are provided for students to write their sentences.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or as part of your sub plans.
Matching: All reflexive verbs (present tense)
Length: 4 pages including answer keys
This is a matching practice on the conjugations of reflexive verbs (regular and stem change). There are 26 different verbs total. Answer key is included.
As an added bonus, there is a short matching on personal products and accessories related to body parts. (10 total) Answer key is included.
Present subjunctive: Sentences with regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs
Length: 2 pages
This is a practice on writing original sentences with regular -ar, -er, -ir present subjunctive verbs.
For each verb type (-ar, -er -ir), choose the correct present subjunctive verb to match subject 2 from the word bank and write it in the template provided. Then, add 3-4 words to create to expand on the sentence in an original manner. Your sentence must make sense.
Three templates are provided with introductory verbs (conjugated) for students to write their sentences. Students will write a total of 15 sentences (5 per verb type: -ar, -er, -ir)
Present subjunctive verbs used:
-AR: hablar, comprar, ayudar, nadar, mirar
-ER: aprender, leer, vender, beber, comprender
-IR: abrir, escribir, vivir, compartir, decidir
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, exit pass, or quiz.
This is a practice with 25 personal questions using different reflexive verbs. Students can do the activity orally in pairs. All questions are in the tu form. Some helpful words for students to use in their responses are provided (ex: el champu , el jabon, la navaja etc)
Verbs included: despertarse / cepillarse / ducharse / lavarse / secarse / afeitarse / sentarse / desayunarse / irse / ponerse / marcharse / despedirse / probarse / vestirse / quitarse / cortarse /quedarse / preocuparse / enojarse/ divertirse / reunirse / acostarse
A second set of the same practice is included if teachers want to use it for written classwork, homework, sub plans, or quiz / test.
Part 1: Conjugate the 5 reflexive infinitives for all 6 persons.
Part 2: Same 25 questions with lines for student responses.
Pages 1-2: 25 personal questions using reflexive verbs
Pages 3-5: Second set
Imperfect tense review practice
Part 1: Write the correct imperfect tense endings and conjugate the verbs. ( 7 verbs: 1 -ar, 1- er, 1 -ir / for reflexive verb, ser, ir and ver writhe conjugations only)
Part 2: Match the clue word to its correct English translation. (ex: cada dia = very day)
Part 3: Answer the 14 personal questions in a complete sentence
Answer key is included for parts 1 and 2 only. For part 3, student answers will vary.
Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-5 are the answer key for parts 1 and 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or test / quiz
This is a short practice to review regular -ar, -er, -ir preterit verbs
Part 1: Write the correct preterit endings for -ar, -er, -ir and conjugate the 3 verbs for all 6 persons.
Part 2: Match the clue word to its correct English translation (ex: ayer = yesterday) 10 total
Part 3: Answer each question in a complete sentence. (10 total)
Verbs included:
-AR: hablar, comprar, ayudar
-ER: comer, aprender, vender
-IR: vivir, salir, escribir, recibir
Answer key is included for parts 1 and 2 only. For part 3, student answers will vary
Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-5 are the answer key for parts 1 and 2.
Regular preterit verbs matching and sentence completion
Match the clue words to their English translations.
For each verb type (-ar, -er, -ir) write the correct letter of the conjugation to match the subject. Then, use a clue word (in any order), subject and verb conjugation to logically complete the sentences.
Total: 18 clue words (ayer, anoche etc), 18 matching conjugations (6 -ar, 6-er, 6 -ir) and 18 sentence completions (6 -ar, 6-er, 6 -ir)
Page 1: Ar verbs (bailar, comprar, viajar, hablar, tomar, ayudar)
Page 2: Er verbs (aprender, correr, beber, vender, comer, comprender)
Page 3: Ir verbs (abrir, escribir, recibir, decidir, compartir, salir)
Pages 4 - 6 are the answer key
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, or quiz.
Present subjunctive: Missing element activity
Length: 1 page
Complete each sentence using a missing element: introductory verb (conjugated), que, present subjunctive verb, subject, additional words to expand on the sentence. You cannot repeat subjects, introductory and present subjunctive verbs.
A template is provided with 14 incomplete sentences.
Students can complete the activity individually or in pairs. It can also be used as a bell ringer or exit pass.
This is a practice packet on all irregular verbs in the preterit (Spanish).
Part 1: Write the correct conjugations of dar, ir, ser, and ver using the word bank provided. Then, answer the 4 personal questions in a complete sentence.
Part 2: I stem irregular preterit verbs: write the correct stem and endings in the table provided. Then, answer each question in a complete sentence. (verbs included: hacer, venir, querer)
Part 3: U stem irregular preterit verbs: write the correct stem and endings in the table provided. Then, answer each question in a complete sentence. (verbs included: estar, andar, saber, poder, poner, tener)
Part 4: J stem irregular preterit verbs: write the correct stem and endings in the table provided. Then, answer each question in a complete sentence. (verbs included: decir, traer, conducir)
For parts 2-4: students will answer 3 personal questions for every verb.
Answer key is included for the conjugations only. For personal questions, student answers will vary.
Pages 1-6 are the practice and pages 7-9 are the answer key for the conjugations only.
If desired, the practice can be broken up over several days. It can also be used as part of your sub plans.
Preterit: I-Y spelling change verbs conversation
Complete each mini conversation with the correct form of the verb in the preterit. Note, there is an i-y spelling change in the 3rd person singular (él / ella/ Ud) and 3rd person plural (ellos / ellas / Uds) forms.
Verbs included:
leer, caer, oir (4 mini conversations per verb)
-UIR: construir, destruir (4 mini conversations per verb)
Answer key is included
Note: The conversations do not link to any particular vocabulary or theme.
Example:
Leer
Carlos: ¿Qué libro ______________ tu el año pasado?
Marcos: Yo ___________ “El sol”.
Carlos: ¿Por qué _____________ Ud la revista “el mundo”?
La Señora López: Yo ____________ la revista porque me gusta.
Pages 1-2 are the conversations and pages 3-4 are the answer key.
Present progressive tense (Spanish)
Length: 3 pages
This worksheet is a practice on the formation of present participles and writing original sentences with them.
Part 1: Write the correct present participle in Spanish for each of the 15 infinitives (5 -ar, 5- er, 5- ir) and 4 irregular (ex: caer, traer etc).
Part 2: Write original sentences with estar + present participle (“ing”) using the guidelines provided.
Write the correct conjugation of estar to match the subject
Add the present participle “ing” form. For present participles, use 3 -ar, 3- er, and 3- ir, and 3 irregular (all from part 1)
Add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense.
Students will write 12 sentences total (3-ar, 3 -er, 3- ir, 3 irregular present participles) in the template provided.
Answer key is provided for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
Original sentences with present subjunctive verbs
Length: 2 pages
This is a worksheet on creating original sentences using introductory verbs and present subjunctive verbs. It can be used when students are first introduced to the present subjunctive. For present subjunctive, students will only use regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs.
In the template provided, follow these guidelines:
Come up with 2 different subjects (use subject pronouns and names of people).
Conjugate the introductory verb in the present tense and make stem changes where needed.
Conjugate the dependent verb in the present subjunctive.
Use the second template to create original sentences with the present subjunctive.
A template with introductory and subjunctive infinitives is provided.
Students will write a total of 15 sentences in the template provided.
Students can complete this practice individually or in pairs.
Los materiales escolares shopping activity (School supplies shopping activity)
Length: 4 pages
Luis needs to buy some school supplies including a new laptop and a new lunch bag. His parents have given him $150.00, and he can’t get any more money. He has $150 of his own savings that he plans to use. Look at the list of supplies that Luis needs to buy. He plans to shop at two office supply stores. Then, fill out the invoice for each store in the template provided. Different items can be bought at both stores. It is acceptable to spend less than $300 and have money left over. Also, Luis will be paying a 4 percent sales tax. One store offers reward members an additional 5 percent discount and the other store gives reward members 2 percent cash back on all purchases.
For each store, a list of items and prices are provided. A template is provided for the invoices.
Students can complete this activity individually or in pairs.
Preterit: Mini conversation with regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs
Length: 4 pages (pages 3-4 are the partial answer key).
Complete each mini conversation by choosing the correct preterit verb from the word bank provided. Then, expand on the response by adding 3-4 words.
There are 15 mini conversations, 5 per verb type (-ar, -er, -ir).
-AR VERBS
compré / visitamos / miramos / hablé / ayudó
José: ¿Con quién hablaste tú ayer?
Carlos: Yo ________________ con __________________________________
Lola: ¿Qué compró Ud anteayer?
La Sra. Gómez: Yo ______________________________________________
A partial answer key is included with verb conjugations only.
Present subjunctive introduction conversation
Tomás has a group of friends who often ask him for advice for their problems. Respond to each mini conversation by using a different introductory verb from the list below and conjugate in the yo form in the first blank. For the second blank, choose a different verb from the list below, conjugate it in the present subjunctive and add 2-3 words to expand on the response.
There are 10 mini conversations (10 situations total)
Example:
Lola: Yo estoy cansada.
Tomás: Yo ___________________ que tú________________________
For the present subjunctive verbs, only regular- ar, -er, -ir infinitives are used
This practice can be used as students are first introduced to the present subjunctive. It can also be used as a paired speaking activity where each student gives the other 5 situations and solicits responses.
Job interview (Entrevista de trabajo) conversation
Lola is applying for a job as a cashier at the supermarket. She is being interviewed by Marta Ramos, the hiring manager. Complete their conversation using appropriate words from the word bank.
impuesto / igualmente / entrevista / puntual / llenar / solicito / dejó / experiencia / nivel / soy / flexibles (2x) / disponible (2x) /horas / conveniencia / diploma / se mudó / escuela secundaria / responsable / conocerte / hora / doce / aumento / decido / ofrece / el seguro / enfermos / a tiempo completo / evaluación de empleado / sueldo / gustaría / vacaciones / a tiempo parcial / horas / bien/ trabajadora / me llevo / la tienda
SAMPLE:
Lola: Buenos días, Señora Ramos. Me llamo Lola. Mucho gusto.
Marta: ______________________. Vamos a empezar la _____________________ para que yo pueda ___________________ bien. ¿Para qué puesto solicita Ud.?
Lola: Yo ________________ para el puesto de cajera.
Marta: ¿Cuál es el más alto ______________de educación que Ud. tiene?
Lola: Yo tengo un _____________________ de ____________________________.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or added to a quiz / test. Students can also do this practice orally.
It can also be used with chapter 5A of Realidades 3.
Natural disasters paragraph writing activity
Choose one natural disaster and write a 10-sentence paragraph in the preterit and imperfect tenses. Write 5 sentences in the preterit and 5 in the imperfect. Vary your verbs in both tenses. Use the list of verbs and vocabulary provided as a guide or come up with your own.
Note: Use the preterit to talk about completed actions (what happened), and the imperfect to describe or “set the scene” (what was going on).
Choose one or come up with your own: el huracán / la terremoto / la nevasca (snowstorm) / La inundación
A list of verbs and appropriate vocabulary as well as a template to write the paragraph are provided.
Reflexive verbs daily routine original paragraph (present tense)
Length: 3 pages
You will write 3 short paragraphs (6 sentences each) about your daily routine (morning, afternoon, and evening) using reflexive and non – reflexive verbs integrated with vocabulary related to body parts and accessories. Use transition words. Write your final paragraphs in the template provided using the list of reflexive / non reflexive verbs, body parts, personal products, and accessories.
A list of reflexive verbs, non reflexive verbs, body parts, personal products and accessories is provided. Students can also use words not on the list. A list of transition words is also provided.