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.
Cuando yo era niño fill in practice and questions
Part 1: Complete each set of sentences using the word bank.
There are 3 sets. Sets 1 and 2 have 6 sentences each. Set 3 has 8 sentences. There are 20 sentences total.
Sample:
SET 1: Word bank: Íbamos / era / veía / vivía / jugábamos / asistía
____________________ 1. Yo _______ bajo, moreno, y bien educado.
SET 2: Word bank: me llevaba / se abrazaban / se daban / Había / corrían / se reunían
____________________ 7. Las familias y sus parientes _______ cada semana.
SET 3: Word bank: costumbre / bebés / las bodas / chistes / nos reíamos / fuegos / regalaban / antigua
____________________ 13. Se celebraban _______ en la iglesia.
Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence in the imperfect tense about your own childhood. (5 questions total)
Sample:
¿Cómo eras tú de niño(a)? (Give 3 adjectives with Ser)
Answer key is included on page 3 for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 4B of Realidades 2. If not using with Realidades, it can be used to practice with the theme of childhood.
Question words sorting practice (Palabras interrogativas)
Read each sentence and write the correct element (word or phrase) for each question word.
*5 total (4 sentences grouped together, except #5, which as 5 sentences grouped together). There are 21 question words total.
*A template is provided for student responses. The English translation of each question word is included.
Luis es estudiante en una escuela. Él es alto y moreno.
Template: ¿Quién? Who/ ¿Qué? What/ ¿Dónde? Where/ ¿Cómo?What (How)
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Question words mixed practice (Palabras interrogativas)
Complete each set of sentences with the appropriate question word from the word bank. Note: Write the question word in English in the first blank and the same question word in Spanish in the second blank. Use the italicized phrase as a clue for your answers.
*There are 18 sets. Each set has 2 sentences (36 total)
Sample:
Word bank
Dónde, Where / Qué , What / Cuál, What (Which) / Cómo, How / A dónde, To where / Con quién, With whom / Cuándo, When / A qué hora, At what time
I am buying a car. _______________
Yo compro un coche. ¿__________________?
You are happy. _______________
Tú estás contento. ¿__________________?
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, study guide, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit v Imperfect uses identification practice
For each description, write P for preterit (past) tense and I for imperfect tense.
Sample:
_____ 1. Completed actions
_____ 2. Ayer, Anoche, Anteayer, El año pasado
_____ 3. Habitual actions (Used to do)
_____ 4. Cada día, Todas las tardes, Cada noche
_____ 5. To describe the weather and express time on a clock.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Preterit imperfect sentence completion practice
Part 1: Complete each sentence using a different conjugated verb in the preterit or imperfect tense. Do NOT repeat any verbs. Then, add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over).
*Students will write a total of 12 sentences in the template provided.
Template: Clue word + Subject + Conjugated verb + Add 3-4 words
Ex: Ayer / Yo / ___________+ ___________
Part 2: Complete the sentences by conjugating the verbs in the preterit or imperfect. (5 sentences total)
Example:
Yo _______________con mi amigo mientras (while) mi hermano ______________ un libro. (hablar, leer)
Answer key is included on page 2 for part 2 only. For part 1, student answers will vary.
Unos recuerdos de mi niñez fill in practice
Note: There are 2 sets with 10 sentences each. Set 1 has 15 blanks and set 2 has 14 blanks.
Complete each sentence using the word bank provided.
Sample:
Set 1
Word bank: bien educado / se despedían / modales / se divertían / me llevaba / había (there was) / abrazábamos / chistes / felicité / nos reíamos / se casó / se daban / picnic / hacían / hotel
Hints: N: Use a noun, V: Use a conjugated verb, A: Use an adjective
Cuando los parientes visitaban, mis hermanos y yo teníamos buenos_______________. (N)
Set 2
Word bank: mayores / lanzaban / se besaban / artificiales / lloraban / corrían / charlaban / sorpresa / cocina / dimos / reuniones / desfile / antigua / leche
Hints: N: Use a noun, V: Use a conjugated verb, A: Use an adjective
El día de la independencia las personas ___________________ (V) los fuegos ___________________. (A)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 4B of Realidades 2. If not using with Realidades, it can be used with the theme of childhood.
Preterit and Imperfect clue words mixed practice
Part 1: For each set of clue words, write the correct letter of the translation.
*16 total (Each set has 3 clue words)
Example:
n. Every day / Every afternoon / Every night
p. Yesterday / Last night / The day before yesterday
_____ 1. Ayer / Anoche / Anteayer
_____ 2. Cada día / Todas las tardes / Cada noche
Part 2: Tense identification: For each set of clue words, write P if they use the preterit tense and I if they use the imperfect tense.
*16 total (All clue words are the same from part 1).
_____ 1. Ayer / Anoche / Anteayer (Answer: P)
_____ 2. Cada día / Todas las tardes / Cada noche (Answer: I)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, test / exam prep, entry / exit slip.
Present subjunctive basic verb practice
Complete each blank with the correct conjugation of the present subjunctive.
*There are 6 sets and each set has 6 short sentences. (36 total)
Example:
Yo quiero que
Change of subject: Tú _________________ .(hablar)
Change of subject: Ud. _________________ .(comer)
Change of subject: Marcos _________________ .(recibir)
Change of subject: Nosotros _________________. (comprar)
Change of subject: Vosotros _________________ .(aprender)
Change of subject: Uds. _________________. (compartir)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used when students are first learning the present subjunctive. It can also be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
IR A INFINITIVE super mini conversations practice
Complete each mini conversation using the correct conjugation of Ir (to go) in the first two blanks. For the last blank, choose an infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) using the word bank below. Infinitives can be used in any order.
*There are 15 mini conversations
Example:
Word bank for Infinitives (use in the last blank): hablar / comer / escribir …
¿Qué _____________ (Ir) a hacer tú? Yo ____________(Ir) a _______________. (Infinitive)
Note: All questions are structured the same as shown in the example. Only the subjects will vary.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Student answers will vary for the last blank (infinitives).
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also do the practice orally.
Ser and nationalities mini conversations practice
Complete each mini conversation using the conjugation of Ser in the first two blanks. For the last blank, choose a nationality from the word bank below. Note: The nationality must agree with the person in number (singular/ plural) and in gender (masculine / feminine).
*There are 12 mini conversations total.
Example:
Word bank (Use in any order): americano / italiano / francés / portugués / inglés / ruso / chino /puertorriqueño …
¿De qué nacionalidad __________ tú (ser)? Yo _______ (ser) + _______________. (nationality)
Note: All conversations are structured the same. Only the subjects are different.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Note: Student answers will vary for the last blank (nationalities).
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also do the practice orally.
Practice: Ser Estar Tener Hay (Present tense)
Complete each set of sentences using the word bank provided.
*There are 6 sets with 4 sentences each (24 total)
Example:
Word bank: Hay / soy / tengo / estoy
Yo ___________ alto y moreno.
Yo ___________ bien.
Yo ___________ muchos amigos.
___________ veinte estudiantes en mi clase.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
TENER + QUE + INFINITIVE (Notes and practice)
Page 1: Notes on formation of Tener + que + Infnitive with examples.
Page 2: Practice: Translate each sentence using TENER + QUE + INFINITIVE in the template provided. (10 sentences total)
Example:
I have to buy. (Comprar: to buy)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Tener + Que+ Infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir)
Answer key is included on page 3 for the sentence translations.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Ser Ir Ver imperfect tense Speedy practice
Complete each set of sentences with the following guidelines.
On the first blank write S if the sentence requires Ser (to be), write I if the sentence requires Ir (to go), and write V if the sentence requires Ver (to see).
In the second blank write the appropriate imperfect tense conjugation of Ser, Ir, Ver
*There are 6 sets with 3 sentences each (18 sentences total).
Example:
______ 1. Yo ______________ baja y rubia.
______ 2. Yo ______________ la tele cada noche.
______ 3. Yo ______________ a una guardería infantil.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
IR + A + INFINITIVE (Notes and practice)
Page 1: Notes on formation of Ir + a + Infnitive with examples.
Page 2: Practice: Translate each sentence using IR + A + INFINITIVE in the template provided. (10 sentences total)
Example:
I am going to buy. (Comprar: to buy)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + A + Infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir)
Answer key is included on page 3 for the sentence translations.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Ser, Ir, Ver imperfect fast practice
For each set of sentences, write the correct conjugation of Ser, Ir, Ver based on the sentence.
*There are 6 sets with 3 sentences each (18 total).
Example:
I was short, dark haired, and funny. Yo ____________
I used to go to the library every day. Yo ____________
I used to watch a lot of movies. Yo ____________
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Imperfect tense clue words and conjugation mixed practice
In the first blank, write the correct letter of the translation of the clue word. In the second blank, write the imperfect tense conjugation. (26 total)
*Note: There are 26 different clue words (cada noche etc), and Ser and Ir are used twice in the sentences.
m. As a child / q. Everyday / o. Every afternoon
_____ 1. Cada día yo ______________ a todos. (hablar)
_____ 2. Cada tarde tú ______________ a las dos. (comer)
_____ 3. De niña Luisa ______________ con su abuela. (vivir)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Imperfect tense: Ser, Ir, Ver short fill in practice
Part 1: Complete each blank with the correct conjugation of Ser, Ir, or Ver.
*6 sentences total with 3 blanks each.
Example:
Yo _____________ bajo, moreno, y cómico. Yo _____________ a una guardería infantil. Yo _____________ los dibujos animados.
Part 2: Answer in a complete sentence using the imperfect tense.
*3 personal questions with Ser, Ir, and Ver (all in the tú conjugation).
Part 3: Write the correct letter of the translation of each clue word. (10 total)
j. When I was a child / e. Every day
_____ 1. Cuando yo era niño(a)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for parts 1 and 3. For part 2 (personal questions), student answers will vary. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit clue words and conjugation mixed practice
In the first blank, write the correct letter of the translation of the clue word. In the second blank, write the preterit conjugation. (27 total)
*There are 27 different clue words and preterit infinitives (regular, irregular, spelling change, and stem change)
k. Once / q.Yesterday / o. Last night / m. The day before yesterday
_____ 1. Ayer yo _______________ (hablar)
_____ 2. Anoche tú _______________ (comer)
_____ 3. Anteayer Marcos _______________ (escribir)
_____ 4. Una vez Elena _______________ (hacer)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit v Imperfect sentence fill in practice (-AR, -ER, -IR verbs)
Write the translation of each clue word using the word bank provided. Then, complete each mini conversation with the correct conjugation of the preterit and imperfect. Use the same tense in both blanks.
*For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir) there are 8 sentences (4 Preterit and 4 imperfect), and 8 clue words (ayer, cada dia etc).
*A table with preterit and imperfect tenses endings for -ar, -er, -ir verbs is included.
Sample:
Clue words (Write the translation for each clue word using the word bank)
Word bank: The day before yesterday / Last night / Yesterday
Ayer ________ / Anoche ________ / Anteayer________
-AR verbs
¿Con quién ___________________ tú ayer? Yo ___________________ con mi amigo. (hablar)
¿Con quién ___________________ tú cada día? Yo ___________________ con mis padres. (hablar)
¿Qué _____________ Marcos en la tele anoche? Él _____________ las noticias. (mirar)
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Imperfect tense conjugation and sentence practice worksheet
Part 1: Clue words (Write the correct letter of the translation) *10 total
Example:
j. Every day / g. As a child
_____ 1. Cada día / Todos los días
Part 2: Conjugate each infinitive in the imperfect. Then, write a sentence with that infinitive using a different clue word, subject (person), and add 4-5 words. Be sure your sentence makes sense. Do not repeat any clue words or subject.
*3 infinitives included (jugar, leer, salir)
*Note: A table with imperfect tense endings (-ar, -er, -ir) are included.
Part 3: Write the correct conjugation of each infinitive using the word bank. Then, write a sentence with that infinitive using a different clue word, subject (person), and add 4-5 words. Be sure your sentence makes sense. Do not repeat any clue words or subject.
*3 infinitives included (ser, ir, ver)
For parts 2 and 3, a structured template is included for the conjugations and the sentences.
Pages 1-4 are the practice
Answer key is included on page 5 for part 1 (Clue words) only. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.