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.
PRETERIT IMPERFECT ORIGINAL SENTENCE COMPLETIONS (No on-line translators)
Compose 20 original sentences using the preterit and imperfect tenses based on the clue words (ayer, anoche etc). There should be a total of 6 words minimum after the subject (yo, José etc). Circle the conjugated verb in every sentence and post the word count at the end of every sentence. Sentences must make sense to receive credit.
Example: (hablar) Anoche yo ____________________________________
A short quiz on basic vocabulary related to health. Part one requires the Spanish translation of the vocabulary word and part two has personal questions.
There 12 vocab words translations and 8 personal questions.
For this activity, students will be given 5 regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs with different subjects and words and they will have to combine the elements from column a, b, c and add additional words to create an 8 word sentence for all the 15 verbs given. This is a good activity for Spanish 1 students.
Create 10 original information questions and answer them with the given infinitives in the appropriate tense: Present, preterit, imperfect, ir + a + infinitive, tener + que + infinitive, present subjunctive, present perfect, future, conditional, present perfect subjunctive.
Every sentence must have a different subject (tú, ell, names of people). Questions should be 7 words minimum. Post the word count at the end of every question. Your answers must be in complete sentences but do not need a specific number of words.
There are two worksheets (4 pages total)
Conjugate the regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the preterit. Then, choose 5 of those verbs and write and answer original information questions in the preterit using the guidelines provided.
Conjugate -car, -gar, and -zar verbs in the preterit. Then, Then, choose 5 of those verbs and write and answer original information questions in the preterit using the guidelines provided.
This is a one page worksheet with 14 sentence completions with the verbs of doubt using the present subjunctive. Students must complete each sentence using a different subject and a different subjunctive verb. Sentences must be 8 words minimum. Answer key is NOT included.
Ex: Yo dudo que tu sepas frances y japones. (tu is the change of the subject and sepas is the subjunctive verb)
A worksheet to practice conjugations and sentence writing in the imperfect tense
Infinitives used:
Regular: hablar, beber, salir, despertarse (4 total)
Irregular: ser, ir ver (3 total)
For each infinitive, students will conjugate it for all 6 persons. Then, they will write an original 8 word sentence. A clue word (cada dia etc) is given at the beginning of every sentence.
Verbs are grouped by category: regular and irregular
A worksheet on Saber and Conocer with 3 sections:
Section 1: Conjugate the verbs saber and conocer in the present tense for all 6 persons
Section 2: Complete the short conversation between Jose and Carlos using saber and conocer (12 blanks)
Section 3: Translate the sentences from English into Spanish using saber and conocer. (10 total)
Answer key is included for all sections on pages 3-4.
30 personal questions in various tenses: present, preterit, imperfect, present perfect, and present subjunctive, and future. This activity is a quick review of several tenses which can be done orally in pairs or assigned for classwork / homework.
An easy to follow graphic organizer on the preterite tense in Spanish where students can easily take notes. All verb types are included: Regular, spelling change, irregular, and -ir stem change. The uses of the preterite and trigger words (ex: ayer) are already filled in for the students. Pages 1-7 are the actual graphic organizer and pages 8-14 is are the answer key.
The packet is a review of present, preterite, and imperfect tenses which can be used for midterm or final exam.
Section 1: Conjugate the 31 infinitives in all 3 tenses: present, preterit, imperfect
Section 2: Fill in the blanks. Complete each sentence using the appropriate tense: present, preterit, imperfect (26 total)
Section 3: Answer each question in the tense of the question: present, preterit, imperfect (25 total)
Answer key is included for sections 1 and 2 only. For section 3, student answers will vary.
Pages 1-5 are the practices and pages 6-8 are the answer key.
An oral practice to review the following tenses: Present, ir + a + infinitive, preterite, imperfect, future, present perfect, and present subjunctive. The activity has 42 personal questions, 7 questions per verb (hablar, empezar, jugar, buscar, tener, and pedir). Students can do the oral practice in pairs. As a follow up, students can complete the practice as a homework assignment or it can also be a part of teacher's sub plans.
Students will form and answer their own individual questions in the present, preterit, and imperfect tenses. An example is provided in each of the tenses. This activity is a good review before a test or exam.
A reading on Miguel’s school day activities in the present tense. There are 10 comprehension questions that go with the reading. Answer key is included.
Sample:
Miguel se despierta a las seis de la mañana. Primero, se levanta de la cama. Entonces, se ducha. Luego, se desayuna con su familia antes de ir a la escuela. Él asiste al colegio de San Ramón que está muy cerca de su casa. A las siete y media él tiene que ir de pie a la escuela. Cuando sale su casa, Miguel va con unos amigos. Su mejor amigo es Carlos. Hace 10 años que los dos son mejores amigos.
Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish
¿Con quién vive Miguel?
¿Qué clase tiene Miguel primero?
Answer key is included on page 3. Student answers may vary.
Questions with verbs followed by infinitive (Present tense)
Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish using the template provided. Note: For questions with hacer (to do), you can use any infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) in its place. Vary your answers (do not use the same answers for every question).
*12 questions total / All questions are in the tú conjugation
*Verbs included: querer, poder, pensar, necesitar, ir + a + infinitive, tener + que + infinitive, gustar, encantar, aburrir, saber, preferir, desear
Sample:
Querer (e-ie): to want
¿Qué quieres hacer tú hoy?
Template for answer: Subject + Conjugation of querer + Infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) + Rest of the answer
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also practice orally with the questions.
GO verbs easy intro conjugation practice
For each infinitive, write the stem and the appropriate verb ending to match the subject. For the Yo conjugation, the verb ending will be -go. Make stem changes where needed.
Verbs included: hacer, poner, salir, caer, traer, decir, oir, tener, venir (9 total)
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for note taking, graphic organizer, classwork, homework, entry / exit slip.
Reflexive verbs meanings and conjugations matching practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the meaning of each reflexive infinitive. (18 total)
Sample:
l. to wake up / r. to wash oneself
_____ 1. Lavarse
_____ 4. Despertarse (e-ie)
Part 2: Write the correct letter of the conjugations for each infinitive. (18 total)
*All infinitives are from part 1.
Sample:
r. me lavo / te lavas / se lava / nos lavamos / os laváis / se lavan
l. me despierto / te despiertas / se despierta / nos despertamos / os despertáis / se despiertan
_____ 1. Lavarse
_____ 4. Despertarse (e-ie)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Reflexive verbs personal questions quick speaking practice
For each infinitive, write the reflexive pronoun and verb conjugation for Yo. Then, interview a classmate using the questions below. Each question should be answered in a complete sentence. (10 questions total)
Note: All questions are in tú conjugation.
Verbs included: despertarse, lavarse, cepillarse, ducharse, vestirse, desayunarse, ponerse, irse, quedarse, acostarse
On pages 3-4, a second set of the same questions is included but with a structured template to write answers. This set can be used if teachers want to assign these questions for classwork, homework, quiz or sub plans.
Reflexive verbs easy conjugation practice
YOUR TASK: For each reflexive infinitive, write the appropriate reflexive pronoun and the present tense conjugation.
Infinitives included: lavarse, desayunarse, ponerse, despertarse, vestirse, acostarse (6 total)
*A table with reflexive pronouns is included for reference.
*For each infinitive, a structured template is provided to write the reflexive pronouns and verb conjugations.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for note taking, study guide, review, classwork, homework, entry / exit slip.