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.
Saber, Poner, Poder preterit mini practice
Part 1: Write the correct preterit endings for each conjugation.
*For all 3 infinitives, students will write the endings for all 6 conjugations.
*A table with irregular preterit endings is included for reference.
Sample:
Saber (+ que): to find out (Stem: Sup)
Yo: sup____
Tú: sup ________
Él / Ella / Ud.: sup ____
Nosotros: sup ____________
Vosotros: sup ____________
Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: sup ____________
Part 2: Complete each blank with the correct preterit conjugation of Saber, Poner, and Poder. Note: Each verb is used twice. (6 total)
Example:
Yo _________________ mis libros en la mochila.
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Decir, Traer, Conducir preterit mini practice
Part 1: Write the correct preterit endings for each conjugation.
*For all 3 infinitives, students will write the endings for all 6 conjugations.
*A table with irregular preterit endings is included for reference.
Sample:
Decir: to say, to tell (Stem: Dij)
Yo: dij____
Tú: dij ________
Él / Ella / Ud.: dij ____
Nosotros: dij ____________
Vosotros: dij ____________
Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: dij ____________
Part 2: Complete each blank with the correct preterit conjugation of Decir, Traer, and Conducir. Note: Each verb is used twice. (6 total)
Example:
Yo no _________________ mi teléfono a la escuela.
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Hacer, Querer, Venir preterit mini practice
Part 1: Write the correct preterit endings for each conjugation.
*For all 3 infinitives, students will write the endings for all 6 conjugations.
*A table with irregular preterit endings is included for reference.
Sample:
Hacer: to do, to make
Yo: hic ____
Tú: hic ________
Él / Ella / Ud.: hiz____
Nosotros: hic____________
Vosotros: hic____________
Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: hic____________
Part 2: Complete each blank with the correct preterit conjugation of Hacer, Querer, and Venir. Note: Each verb is used twice. (6 total)
Example:
Yo _________________ mi tarea.
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Las materiales escolares (school supplies) description matching practice
For each sentence, write the correct letter of the appropriate school supply item. (17 total)
School supplies included:
las tijeras / la carpeta / el diccionario / el cuaderno / la cartulina / el pegamento /
la calculadora / el borrador de lápiz / el bolígrafo , el lápiz / el líquido corrector / el resaltador / mi mochila / la regla / la carpeta de argollas / la grapadora / los marcadores , las crayolas
Example:
j. el bolígrafo y el lápiz
n. la regla
_____ 1. Yo escribo con ____________________
_____ 2. Yo dibujo una línea con____________________
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Sentence completions with stem change verbs: e-ie, e-i, o-ue
Complete each sentence in an original manner making stem changes as needed. Add additional information to the sentence to ensure that it has a minimum of 7 words. Post the word count at the end of every sentence. Your sentence must make sense.
There are a total of 20 sentences
Note: The English translation of each infinitive is included (Ex: Pensar: to think)
Verbs included:
E- IE: pensar, empezar, entender, cerrar, perder, preferir, comenzar, querer, mentir
E-I: pedir, servir, repetir
O-UE: poder, dormir, volver, devolver, mostrar, almorzar, costar, contar
Example
(pensar) Yo ___________________ que ________________________________.
Possible answer: Yo pienso que la clase es muy interesante. (8 words)
El arte: Sentence completion practice
Complete each sentence in the present tense using appropriate vocabulary relating to art, as needed. Add at least 4 or more words to complete each sentence. Avoid repetition (using the same words over and over).
A list of helpful words is provided if students want to use them. (See below)
Helpful words:
ser + de + material type: what something is made out of / sobre, de: about / realista: realistic / surrealista: surrealistic / sencillo (a): plain / moderno (a): modern / complicado (a): complicated / hay: there is / there are / la entrada: ticket / la exhibición: exhibition / mezclar: to mix / crear: to create / dar una gira: to give a tour / el (la) guía: guide / la gente: people / el rey: king / la reina: queen / por: through / muy conocido (a): well-known / la piedra: stone / el oro: gold / la plata: silver / la obra de arte: work of art
El artista pinta __________________________________
En el taller el artista _____________________________
En la pared (wall) _________________________________
El tema de la pintura es_________________________
El pintor usa ___________________________________
Note: The last sentence #27 will require the preterit tense. A list of helpful words (vocab related to art) is provided if students want to use them.
This practice can be used with chapter 2A of Realidades 3.
Length: 2 pages
Ser Estar Ir Tener Dar Hacer questions matching practice (Present tense)
For each question and answer, write the correct letter of the conjugation.
*There are 4 sets with 6 questions each. (24 total)
*Note: The subjects in each set will be the same or similar.
Sample:
a. vas / voy
b. das / doy
c. estás / estoy
d. haces / hago
e. tienes / tengo
f. eres / soy
_____ 1. ¿Cómo ___________ tú? Yo ___________ inteligente. (Ser)
_____ 2. ¿Cómo ___________ tú? Yo ___________ bien. (Estar)
_____ 3. ¿A dónde ___________ tú? Yo ___________ al cine. (Ir)
_____ 4. ¿Qué ___________ que hacer tú? Yo ___________ que estudiar. (Tener)
_____ 5. ¿Qué ___________ tú a Pablo? Yo ___________ un regalo. (Dar)
_____ 6. ¿Qué ___________ tú por la tarde? Yo ___________ la tarea. (Hacer)
Answer key is included on pags 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Dar ir ser estar ver sentence completions (present tense)
Length: 2 pages
For each verb, conjugate it in the present tense in the first blank. In the second blank, add 4-5 words to create an original sentence. Your sentence must make sense. Avoid repetition (using the same words over and over)
Students will write 6 sentences for every verb.
*For each infinitive, a table with all 6 conjugations is included for reference.
Note: Sentences do not link to any vocabulary or theme
Example:
DAR
Yo __________ un libro ________________________________________
Tú __________ un regalo __________________________________________
Él _________ un discurso (speech) sobre (about) ____________________
SER (vary your adjectives)
Yo ________ alto (a) ________________________________________
¿ _____________ (ser) tú estudiante _____________________________
Students will complete 3 paragraphs using the present tense of ir
Note: The paragraphs do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary
Paragraph 1 has 10 fill in the blanks, paragraph 2 has 12, and paragraph 3 has 12
Answer key is included on page 2
Example of paragraph 1
Yo ___________ a patinar. Tú _____________ a cocinar. Él ____________ a limpiar la casa. Ud _________ a mirar la tele. Ella __________ a ir de compras.Nosotros ____________ a buscar un libro. Vosotros __________ a ayudar a otros. Ellos ____________ a bailar. Uds ____________ a cortar los papeles. Ellas ____________ a nadar
Go verbs paragraph with comprehension questions
Verbs included: Hacer, Poner, Venir, Salir, Tener, Caer, Traer, Decir, Oir (9 total)
*Note: A table with English translation of all 9 infinitives is included.
Part 1: Read the paragraph about Marcos and write the correct present tense conjugation of each -go verb using the word bank. (9 total)
Sample:
Word bank: digo / hago / oigo / traigo / caigo / pongo/ salgo / vengo / tengo
Hola. Yo soy Marcos. Yo _____________ mi tarea por la tarde. (hacer) Yo _____________ de mi casa a las siete de la mañana. (salir)
Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence in the present tense based on the paragraph. (9 total)
Sample:
¿Qué hace Marcos por la tarde?
¿Cuándo sale Marcos de su casa?
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
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
Reading: Mi nuevo año escolar (present tense)
Read the letter that Marcos wrote to his cousin Luis about his school year that has just begun. Then, complete the activities below.
Example:
Hola Luis,
El año escolar acaba de empezar. Soy estudiante en el noveno grado en colegio. Mi colegio se llama “El colegio Santos”. Está en soleado, un suburbio de Los Ángeles. Es un edificio con treinta salas de clase. …
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the teacher’s name for very subject. (6 total)
____ 1. Inglés a. El señor Evans
____ 2. Matemáticas b. La señora Marso
Part 2: Write the correct letter of what students do in each of the classes. (6 total)
____ 1. Inglés a. hacer experimentos
____ 2. Matemáticas b. conversar y conocer la cultura hispana
Part 3: Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish in the present tense. (7 total)
¿En qué escuela es Marcos estudiante? __________________________
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This reading can be used early in the year in Spanish 2 classes. It can be used for classwork, homework, sub plans, or added to a quiz / test.
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.
Reading: El pueblo de mi niñez (Imperfect tense)
Marcos lives in New York. He is writing a memoir about his life. Read the chapter below on what life was like in his village in Mexico during his childhood. Complete the blanks using the imperfect tense. Then, answer the comprehension questions that follow.
Note: The reading is in the imperfect tense except for the last paragraph which is in the preterit. The reading does not link to any particular theme or vocab.
After every section a table with the English translations of unfamiliar words is provided. (Ex: monedas: coins / regatear: to bargain etc)
Example:
Yo nací en Soledo, un pueblo en el norte de México. Yo __________ allí por seis años con mi familia. (vivir) ___________ cuatro personas, mis padres, mi hermano mayor y yo. (haber) El pueblo ___________ alrededor de ciento cincuenta personas. (tener) Nuestra casa ___________ pequeña como las otras casas en el barrio. (ser)En las tardes yo ____________ con mis mejores amigos en la calle o cerca del lago. (jugar)Mis mejores amigos _______________ Carlos, Juan, y Tomás. (llamarse) Ellos ___________ en mi pueblo y nosotros ______________ a la escuela primaria juntos. (vivir, asistir)
The 20 comprehension questions are multiple choice (A or B)
____ 1. ¿De dónde es Marcos?
a. México b. Perú
____ 2. ¿Dónde vivía Marcos?
a. en un apartamento b. una casa pequeña
Pages 1-5 are the reading and comprehension questions. Pages 6-10 are the answer key. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, reading practice, or as part of your sub plans.
Reading: La vida de un adolescente (Present tense)
Read about Marcos’s life as a teenager. Then, answer the comprehension questions below.
*There are 12 comprehension questions in the present tense.
Example:
Yo soy Marcos. Soy puertorriqueño. Tengo catorce años. Yo emigré a Los Estados Unidos cuando tenía seis años. Vivo en Nueva York. Soy alto, gracioso, simpático, e inteligente. Asisto a un colegio. Mi colegio se llama el colegio Woods que está en la ciudad de Queens. …
¿De dónde es Marcos? _____________________________
¿Cómo es Marcos? (Give 4 adjectives)_______________________
Answer key for the comprehension questions is included on pages 3-4.
This reading comprehension practice can be used in Spanish 2 and Spanish 3 classes. It can be used for classwork, homework, added to a quiz / test, or as part of your sub plans.
Mi semana típica reading (Present tense)
Read about Marcos’ typical week and complete the blanks with the correct present tense conjugation of the infinitive. For reflexive verbs (ending in se), use the reflexive pronoun “me” in the first blank.
*There are 32 blanks total (Mix of regular, irregular, -go, stem change, and reflexive).
*Note: Most verbs will be conjugated in the Yo form
Verbs included:
despertarse, ducharse, vestirse, comer (2x), poner, salir, llegar, hablar, asistir, ir (2x) , almorzar, tener, ser, subir, volver, ver, jugar, empezar, terminar, ayudar, cenar, lavar, secar, mirar, leer, textear, soler, navegar, acostarse, dormirse
Sample:
Me llamo Marcos. Durante la semana yo _______ / _____________________________ a las seis y media. (despertarse> e-ie) Yo _______ / _____________________________ (ducharse) y _______ / _______. (vestirse>e-i) Entonces, yo desayuno con mi familia en la cocina. (comer). Luego, yo ____________________ los libros en mi mochila (poner) y ____________________ de la casa (salir) para tomar el bus escolar.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, sub plans, or added to a quiz / test.
Reading: Los estudiantes y sus clases (Present tense)
Read about each student’s description of their favorite class. Then, answer the comprehension questions by writing the correct letter.
*Students will read about 4 students and answer 5 comprehension questions for each student.
Sample:
Me llamo Carlos. Soy de México. Vivo en Guadalajara, México. Soy estudiante en el colegio San Pablo. Mi clase favorita es la clase de matemáticas porque El sr. Ramos, mi profesor favorito, enseña bien y es muy divertido.
a. matemáticas / b. profesor / c. El colegio San Pablo / d. enseña bien y divertido / e. México
_____1. ¿De dónde es Carlos?
_____ 2.¿En qué escuela es estudiante Carlos?
_____ 3.¿Cuál es la clase favorita de Carlos?
_____ 4.¿Quién es El sr Ramos?
_____ 5.¿Cómo es el profesor de matemáticas?
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Question words practice using personal questions
*18 questions total
Re-write each question by translating the question word from English to Spanish using the word bank. Be sure to write a question mark at the end of every question.
Answer the question in a complete sentence in the present tense
Word bank for question words (Note: Cómo will be used twice)
Qué / Cómo / Cuánto / Cuántos / A dónde / Dónde / De dónde / De qué nacionalidad / Quién / De quién / Con quién / Cuál / Cuándo / A qué hora / Por qué / Con qué / Para quién
*A structured template is provided to write the questions and answers.
*Note: Most questions will have tú as the subject.
Sample:
¿What compras tú? (Comprar: to buy)
Template for question: ¿Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject?
Template for answer: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 5-8 for the questions only. Student responses will vary for the answers.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz / test, or sub plans. Students can also do the practice orally in pairs or small groups.
Reading: Todo sobre mí (Present tense)
Marcos Sánchez is a teenager who is talking about himself. Complete the missing verbs in both paragraphs using the word bank provided. Then, answer the comprehension questions in a complete sentence in the present tense.
Page 1: Paragraph 1 (18 blanks and 5 comprehension questions)
Page 2: Paragraph 2 (23 blanks and 5 comprehension questions)
Example of paragraph 1
Soy (2x) / lleva / regreso / juego / practico / aprenden / enseña / es (2x) / gustan / son / tomo / asisto / tengo (2x) / vivo / juega
Yo (1) ___________ Marcos Sánchez. Yo (2) __________ alto, moreno, inteligente, y cómico. Yo (3) ___________ quince años. Yo (4) ____________ en la ciudad de nube azul, un suburbio de Oakland, California. Yo (5) ____________ a un colegio en mi ciudad.
¿Cómo es Marcos? (Give 4 adjectives)____________________________________
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This reading practice can be used in Spanish 2 and Spanish 3 classes. It can be assigned for classwork, homework, added to a quiz / test, or used as part of your sub plans.
Reading: La fiesta de cumpleaños (Imperfect tense)
Part 1: Marcos is talking about how he used to celebrate his birthday in his childhood. Complete the paragraph by conjugating the verbs in the imperfect. (24 blanks total)
Example:
Me llamo Marcos. En mi niñez, yo (1) _________________ mi cumpleaños en mi casa. (celebrar) En aquél entonces, yo (2) ____________ en un pueblo en México que (3) _____________ “Del loro”. (vivir, llamarse)
Part 2: Comprehension questions: Write the correct answer (A or B).
Example:
____ 1. Marcos vivía en ______________.
a. Nueva York b. México
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used with chapter 4A of Realidades 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or added to a test / quiz.