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.
El supermercado: Practice with Spanish nationalities
The town of “El sol” in Mexico is a tourist destination. Many tourists from other Spanish speaking countries visit there regularly. The supermarket in town “Nuestra casa” has a new system where tourists from Spanish speaking countries that pay with Mexican pesos can get their change in their home currency. For example, a Cuban citizen would receive their change in Cuban peso.
Your task: For each customer, calculate the amount of change they will receive and write in the numerical form (Ex: 4.55) Then, based on each customer’s home currency, write their nationality in Spanish in the last column using the word bank. Note: Be sure that each nationality agrees with the person in gender (masculine / feminine).
*A template is provided to write the change and nationalities.
*There are 15 nationalities. Note: All nationalities will be used in the singular form only (masculine / feminine) for all 15 customers.
Word bank for nationalities: argentino / cubano / uruguayo / dominicano / paraguayo / guatemalteco / peruano / hondureño / boliviano / nicaragüense / costarricense / colombiano / panameño / venezolano / chileno
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Los números: Missing numbers activity (Spanish)
Page 1: Numbers 1-25
Complete with the missing numbers using the word bank.
Sample:
Word bank: veinticinco / dos / veintidós / veinte / dieciséis / cuatro / catorce / seis / dieciocho / ocho / trece / diez
uno ____ tres _____ cinco
Page 2: Numbers 25-50
Complete with the missing numbers using the word bank.
Word bank: cincuenta / veintisiete / cuarenta y nueve / veintinueve / cuarenta y siete / treinta y uno / treinta y cinco / cuarenta y cuatro / treinta y tres / cuarenta / cuarenta y cinco / treinta y siete / cuarenta y uno / treinta y ocho
veintiséis _____veintiocho_____treinta
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Guidelines for each infinitive
*Write the appropriate verb ending for each conjugation.
*Then, choose any one subject (person) and verb conjugation and write a short sentence in the template provided.
3 infinitives included: Hablar, Comer, Escribir
*A table with preterit -ar, -er, -ir verb endings is included for reference.
Hablar: to speak
Yo: habl____
Tú: habl_________
Él / Ella / Ud.: habl____
Nosotros: habl____________
Vosotros: habl____________
Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: habl___________
Template for sentence: Subject + Conjugation of Hablar + Rest (Add 3-4 words)
Clue words: Write the correct letter of the English translation (10 total)
j. Yesterday
d. This morning
_____ 1. Ayer
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for conjugations and clue words only. For sentences, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Present tense regular verbs personal questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence in the present tense using the template provided. For conjugations, use the verb endings listed for each set.
*There are 4 sets with 3 questions each . Each set has 1 -ar, 1- er, and 1-ir infinitive. The subjects in each set will be the same or similar.
*A structured template is provided for student answers.
Sample:
¿Con quién hablas tú? (Hablar: to speak) * con: with
Template: Subject (Yo) + Conjugation of Hablar + Rest
¿Qué comes tú? (Comer: to eat) *Give 1 food item which can be in English
Template: Subject (Yo) + Conjugation of Comer + Rest
¿Dónde vives tú? (Vivir: to live)
Template: Subject (Yo) + Conjugation of Vivir + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for conjugations only. Student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
*Students can also practice the questions orally in pairs or small groups.
A comprehensive four page test on the imperfect tense.
PART I: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the imperfect tense. (17 total)
Example:
Uds. siempre_________________en la clase de español. (leer)
PART II: Change the verbs from the present to the imperfect tense. (10 total)
Example:
Luisa quiere / Querer / Present tense conjugation __________
PART III: Answer the following questions in a COMPLETE sentence. (9 total)
Cuándo estabas en el primer grado, ¿Qué te gustaba hacer todos los días? (give 2 things) Hint: Answer with me gustaba + infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir)
Part 4: PARAGRAPH WRITING
*Students will write a short paragraph of 10 sentences about their childhood using the guidelines provided.
Note to teachers: This part should be given separately from parts 1, 2, and 3.
Answer key is included on pages 5-7 for parts 1, 2, and 3 only. For part 4, student answers will vary.
TEST on present tense (Regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs)
Part 1: Write the present tense endings of -ar, -er, and -ir verbs
Part 2: Write the correct conjugations of the following verbs (6 total)
Part 3: Answer the following questions in a complete sentence in Spanish. All questions should be answered with a yes or a no. (5 total)
Part 4: Answer the following information questions in a complete sentence in Spanish. All answers require information, i.e do not answer them with a yes or a no. (10 total)
Part 5: Write 6 original sentences in the present tense with the guidelines provided
*Note: For parts 3-5, the English translation is provided in parenthesis for each infinitive.
Answer key is included on pages 4-5 for parts 1 -4. For parts 4 and 5, student answers will vary.
This test can also be used for classwork, homework, review, or as part of your sub plans.
Irregular preterit verbs quick review practice
12 verbs included:
*Hacer, Querer, Venir
*Andar, Estar, Saber, Tener, Poner, Poder
*Decir, Traer, Conducir
*Write the appropriate irregular stem for each conjugation. The irregular stem is listed next to each infinitive.
*Then, choose any one subject (person) and verb conjugation and write a short sentence in the template provided. *The endings are already included.
Sample:
Hacer: to do, to make (Stem: Hic) * Stem is hiz for Él / Ella / Ud.
Yo:__________ e
Tú:__________iste
Él / Ella / Ud.: __________o
Nosotros:____________ imos
Vosotros:______________ isteis
Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: __________ ieron
Template for sentence: Subject + Conjugation of Hacer + Rest (Add 3-4 words)
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, study guide, review, and entry / exit slip.
Part 1: Regular verbs
*Write the appropriate verb ending for each conjugation.
*Then, choose any one subject (person) and verb conjugation and write a short sentence in the template provided.
*3 infinitives included: Jugar, Comer, Vivir
Sample:
Jugar
Yo: jug __________
Tú:jug ___________
Él / Ella / Ud.: jug __________
Nosotros: jug ______________
Vosotros: jug _____________
Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: jug __________
Template for sentence: Subject + Conjugation of Jugar + Rest (Add 3-4 words)
Part 2: Clue words: Write the correct letter of the English translation (12 total)
j. Every day
l. When I was a child
_____ 1. Cuando yo era niño(a)
_____ 2. Cada día / Todos los días
Part 3: Irregular verbs (Ser, Ir, Ver)
Write the correct letter of the conjugation for each subject. Note: One letter will be used twice because Yo and Él / Ella / Ud. conjugations are the same. Then, choose any one subject (person) and verb conjugation and write a short sentence in the template provided.
Sample:
a. eras
e. era
_____ 1. Yo
_____ 2. Tú
Template for sentence: Subject + Conjugation of Ser + Rest (Add 3-4 words)
Part 4: Uses of the imperfect
Read each description and write an X for descriptions that express the use of the imperfect tense. (12 total)
_____ 1. Habitual actions (used to do)
_____ 2. Completed actions (done and over with)
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, study guide, and entry / exit slip.
Los números (Numbers) practice worksheet
For each set, write the correct letter of the answer after solving each problem.
*There are 5 sets with 4 problems each (20 total)
a. diez / b. dos / c. seis / d. nueve
_____ 1. 8 + 1=
_____ 2. 10 - 4=
_____ 3. 8 ÷ 4=
_____ 4. 5 x 2=
Note: For answers, only numbers between 1 and 50 are used.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Gustar verbs very easy practice
Verbs included:
Page 1: Gustar / Page 2: Encantar / Page 3: Aburrir / Page 4: Doler
For each verb, there are 10 sentences and 2 personal questions.
*A table with indirect object pronouns is included on every page.
Sample:
Gustar: to like, to be pleasing
Complete each sentence by writing the indirect object pronoun in the first blank. In the second blank, write the verb ending “a” for a singular noun and infinitive, and “an” for plural nouns.
A mí _______ gust _____ el libro.
A ti _______ gust _____ las clases.
A Ud. _______ gust _____ dormir por la tarde.
A él _______ gust ______ los museos.
Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish.
¿Qué te gusta?
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
O-UE stem change verbs quick review practice
Guidelines for each infinitive
*For the following conjugations: Yo, Tú, Él / Ella / Ud, Ellos / Ellas / Uds, write the stem change “ue” in the first blank and the appropriate verb ending in the second blank.
*For the Nosotros and Vosotros conjugations, write the ending only.
*Then, choose any one subject (person) and verb conjugation and write a short sentence in the template provided.
3 infinitives included: Almorzar, Poder, Dormir
*A table with -ar, -er, -ir verb endings is included for reference
Sample:
Yo: alm______ rz ____
Tú: alm______ rz ____
Él / Ella / Ud.: alm______ rz ____
Nosotros: almorz ___________ (no stem change)
Vosotros: almorz ___________ (no stem change)
Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: alm______ rz ____
Template for sentence: Subject + Conjugation of Almorzar + Add 3-4 words
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
E-IE stem change verbs quick review practice
Guidelines for each infinitive
*For the following conjugations: Yo, Tú, Él / Ella / Ud, Ellos / Ellas / Uds, write the stem change “ie” in the first blank and the appropriate verb ending in the second blank.
*For the Nosotros and Vosotros conjugations, write the ending only.
*Then, choose any one subject (person) and verb conjugation and write a short sentence in the template provided.
3 infinitives included: Empezar, Querer, Preferir
*A table with -ar, -er, -ir verb endings is included for reference
Sample:
Yo: emp ______ z ____
Tú: emp ______ z ____
Él / Ella / Ud.: emp ______ z ____
Nosotros: empez ___________ (no stem change)
Vosotros: empez ___________ (no stem change)
Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: emp ______ z ______
Template for sentence: Subject + Conjugation of Empezar + Add 3-4 words
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
E-I stem change verbs quick review practice
Guidelines for each infinitive
*For the following conjugations: Yo, Tú, Él / Ella / Ud, Ellos / Ellas / Uds., write the stem change “i” in the first blank and the appropriate verb ending in the second blank.
*For the Nosotros and Vosotros conjugations, write the ending only.
*Then, choose any one subject (person) and verb conjugation and write a short sentence in the template provided.
4 infinitives included: Pedir, Servir, Repetir, Decir
*A table with -ir verb endings is included for reference
Sample:
Yo: p ____ d ____
Tú: p ____ d ____
Él / Ella / Ud.: p ____ d ____
Nosotros: ped ___________ (no stem change)
Vosotros: ped ___________ (no stem change)
Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: p ____ d _____
Template for sentence: Subject + Conjugation of Pedir + Add 3-4 words
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Practice: Ser and -AR, -ER, -IR verbs present tense
Part 1: Complete each sentence with the correct present tense conjugation.
*There are 6 sets with 4 sentences each (24 total).
*Each set includes a sentence with Ser, and 1 sentence each with a different -ar, -er, -ir infinitive
Sample:
Yo _________________ estudioso. (Ser)
Yo _________________ con mis amigos. (Hablar)
Yo _________________ en la cafetería. (Comer)
Yo _________________ la tarea. (Escribir)
Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish. (10 total)
*There are 6 questions with Ser and 4 with 1 -ar, 2 -er, and 1- ir infinitive.
*A structured template is provided for student answers.
Answer key is included on pages 4-5 for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Los números: Numbers matching practice (Spanish)
Write the correct letter of the Spanish translation of each number.
*Numbers 1-100 are included.
Page 1: #1-25
Page 2: #26-50
Page 3: #51-75
Page 4: #76-100
Sample:
J. dieciocho
Y. uno
_____ 1.
_____ 18.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
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.
Los quehaceres description matching practice
For each chore, write the letter of the room or the place in the house where the chore would generally be completed. Note: Some letters will be used more than once. (20 total)
a. el patio / b. la sala / c. el garaje / d. el jardín / e. la cocina / f. toda la casa /
g. el cuarto de lavado / h. el baño / i. el dormitorio / j. la entrada de coches
_____ 1. Lavar y secar los platos
_____ 4. Cortar el césped
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
*This practice can also be used with the Para Empezar chapter of Realidades 3.
Present tense regular verbs basic easy practice (-AR, -ER, -IR)
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er , -ir) students will write the correct present tense ending for each of the 10 infinitives and write 2 short sentences with the guidelines provided.
*A table with -ar, -er, -ir verb endings is included.
Page 1: -Ar verbs / Page 2: -Er verbs / Page 3: -Ir verbs
*There are a total of 45 infinitives (15 per infinitive type).
Example:
-AR verbs
To speak / hablar / Yo: habl ____
To listen / escuchar / Tú: escuch____
To watch / mirar / Él: mir____
To dance / bailar / Ella: bail ____
To help / ayudar/ Ud.: ayud ____
Answer key is included for the conjugations only on pages 4-6. For the original sentences, answers will vary.
Irregular yo verbs mixed fill in practice
Verbs included: Hacer, Poner, Salir, Caer, Decir, Tener, Venir, Traer, Oir, Saber, Conocer
Part 1: Complete each sentence with the correct conjugation from the word bank. (11 total)
Sample:
Word bank: conozco: I know / hago: I do / sé: I know (how to) / salgo: I leave / oigo: I hear / caigo: I fall / tengo: I have (to) / traigo: I bring / pongo: I put / vengo: I come / digo: I say
Yo _______________ mi tarea.
Yo _______________ de la escuela a las tres.
Yo _______________ en el suelo (floor) cuando corro rápido.
Part 2: Conjugation practice: Write the correct conjugation using the word bank.
*Students will write the 6 conjugations for all 11 infinitives in the template provided.
Example:
Hacer: to do, to make
Word bank: hago / haces / hacen / hacemos / hace / hacéis
Yo: _____
Tú: _____
Él / Ella / Ud.: _____
Nosotros: _____
Vosotros: _____
Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: _____
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Irregular preterit mixed fill in practice
Part 1: Complete each sentence with the correct conjugation using the word bank. (15 total)
Note: All sentences are in the Yo conjugation.
Verbs included: Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer, Querer, Venir, Andar, Estar, Tener, Saber, Poner, Poder, Decir, Traer, Conducir
Sample:
traje: I brought / di: I gave / tuve: I had to / hice: I did / estuve: I was / conduje: I drove / anduve: I walked / quise: I tried to / supe: I found out / puse: I put / pude: I managed to / dije: I said / fui: I went / vi: I saw / vine: I came
Yo ______________ un regalo (gift) a mi amigo.
Yo ______________ mi tarea ayer.
Part 2: Conjugation practice: Write the correct preterit conjugation using the word bank.
*Students will write the 6 conjugations for all 15 irregular infinitives in the template provided.
Sample:
Ir: to go / Ser: to be
Word bank: fui, fueron, fuimos, fue , fuisteis, fuiste
Yo: _____
Tú: _____
Él / Ella / Ud.: _____
Nosotros: _____
Vosotros: _____
Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: _____
Answer key is included on pages 6-10. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.