Imperfect tense refresher practice (Spanish) This packet has notes on uses of the imperfect with practice on conjugations, personal questions, and clue words. Page 1-2: Notes on use of the imperfect tense Page 2: Students will conjugate Jugar, Leer, and Vivir for all 6 persons. Page 3: Notes on irregular verbs (Ser, Ir, Ver) and 7 personal questions in the imperfect. Page 4: Clue words matching: Write the letter of the correct translation. (20 total) Example: t. when I was a child / o. every week _____ 1. Cuando yo era niño(a) Answer key is included on pages 5-6 for the conjugations and clue words only. For the personal questions, student answers will vary. This practice can be used for note taking, study guide, classwork, homework, test / exam review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.

Irregular preterit verbs refresher practice Page 1: Notes on irregular preterit infinitives: Dar, Ir, Ser, Ver, Hacer, Venir, Querer, Andar, Estar, Saber, Tener, Poder, Poner, Decir, Traer, Conducir Page 2: Students will conjugate 12 irregular preterit infinitives for all 6 persons in a template provided. *Hacer, Venir, Querer, Andar, Estar, Saber, Tener, Poder, Poner, Decir, Traer, Conducir Answer key is included on page 3.

Los lugares paragraph fill in practice and personal questions Part 1: Complete the paragraph below with the appropriate place using the word bank. (10 sentences total) Sample: Word bank: piscina / biblioteca / gimnasio / supermercado / parque / centro comercial / restaurante / iglesia / café / cine Yo voy a la [1] ________________________ para leer un libro. Tú vas al [2] ________________________ para comprar la comida. Part 2: each question in a complete sentence in the present tense. Use the word bank below, as needed. *8 questions total with 8 different places *Note: All questions start with ¿Qué haces tú en…? Sample: sacar: to take out / devolver (o-ue): to return an item / leer: to read / usar la computadora: to use the computer / textear: to text / pedir (e-i): to order / comprar: to buy / ver una película: to see a movie … ¿Qué haces tú en la biblioteca? __________________________ 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, or sub plans. *It can also be used with chapter 1B of Realidades 2.

Un incendio: Vocab fill in practice Complete each blank using the word bank provided. *There are 14 sentences with 20 blanks. Sample: Hints: V: use a conjugated verb / N: use a noun / A: use an adjective / I: use an infinitive Word bank: Conjugated verbs: funcionó / hubo Nouns: reportero / explosión __________________ (V) un incendio a las dos de la mañana en el quinto piso del edificio de apartamentos. La estufa en un apartamento al final de pasillo (at the end of the hallway) _____________________ (V) mal y causó una _______________________. (N) Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. *It can also be used with chapter 5A of Realidades 2.

Natural disasters preterit sentence practice Write the sentence in Spanish by conjugating each infinitive in the preterit. If there are two infinitives, conjugate both. Then, translate the sentence in English. *Students will write and translate 20 sentences. *Disasters included: el incendio / el terremoto / el tsunami / la inundación Sample: El bombero / apagar / el incendio muy rápido Spanish sentence:__________________________________________ English translation: _____________________________________________ El incendio / destruir / el edificio de apartamentos Spanish sentence: __________________________________________________ English translation: ________________________________________________ Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans. It can also be used with chapter 5A of Realidades 2.

Preterit imperfect clue words quick identification practice For each clue word, write an X under the appropriate category: Completed action (preterit) or on going / habitual action (imperfect). *50 clue words total Sample: Ayer Anoche Todos los días / Cada día Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, study guide, entry / exit slip.

Regular and irregular preterit conjugation, clue words, and sentence worksheet Part 1: Write the preterit conjugation for each infinitive. *Students will complete a verb table with the preterit conjugations for the following infinitives: hablar, comer, vivir, buscar, jugar, empezar, dar, ir, ver, hacer (10 total) *A table with preterit -ar, -er, -ir endings is included for reference. Part 2: Clue words matching: Write the letter of the correct translation. (18 total) Sample: p. last night / r. yesterday _____ 1. Ayer _____ 2. Anoche Part 3: Write an original sentence in the preterit with each infinitive. Sentences must be 8 words minimum and should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). Sentences can be about anything. Note: If you use a clue word that is 3 words such as “la semana pasada”, it will count as one word only. Post the word count at the end of every sentence. No collaboration or on-line translators. *Students will write 10 sentences (one for each infinitive from part 1). *Note: The English translation of the infinitive is provided. Hablar (to speak) / Yo_______________________________________________ Answer key is included on pages 5-6 for parts 1 and 2. For part 3 (sentences), student answers will vary. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.

Las clases with Ir a and Tener que infinitive fill in practice Complete each sentence with the correct conjugations of Ir (to go) and Tener (to have). For the infinitives, choose the correct infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) from the word bank and write it in the blank. *7 sentences total with 7 different classes. *Classes included: inglés, matemáticas, ciencias, historia, educación física , arte, español Sample: Word bank for infinitives: conversar: to talk / leer: to read / escribir: to write (2x) / mezclar: to mix / usar: to use / tomar: to take / pintar: to paint / solucionar: to solve / entrar: to warm up / hacer: to do / jugar: to play / aprender: to memorize / presentar: to present En la clase de inglés yo _______________ (ir) a ___________________ (infinitive) una novela porque yo ________________ (tener) que ____________________ (infinitive) un ensayo. Answer key is included on pages 3-4.

Los desastres with weather, time, and description practice For each disaster, write the weather (imperfect tense), the clock time (imperfect tense) , and a brief description of what happened with 2 sentences in the preterit. Use the list of helpful words below or come up with your own. 5 disasters included: incendio / terremoto / inundación / huracán / tsunami Note: All questions are structured, as shown in the example below. Sample: Write in complete sentences in Spanish and conjugate your verbs in the preterit and imperfect tenses, as needed. Marcos: Hubo un incendio anoche en el edificio de apartamentos donde yo vivo. ¿Qué tiempo hacía? ________________________ ¿Qué hora era? ______________________ ¿Qué pasó? Sentence 1: __________________________________________________________________ Sentence 2: __________________________________________________________________ This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz , entry or exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 5A of Realidades 2. Students can also do the practice orally.

La hora: Practice with clock time (Imperfect tense) Write the appropriate clock time in the template provided. (21 clock times total) *Note: All questions are the same as shown in the example. Only the clock time will be different. *A structured template is provided for student responses. Prior to the practice, notes on telling time are included for reference. Example: ¿Qué hora era? (1:00 am) Template: Era / Eran + la / las + hour + rest Answer: Era la una de la mañana. Answer key is included on pages 5-7. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip (broken up in smaller sections). Students can also do this practice orally in pairs or in small groups.

Tener que and Ir a infinitive mini translation practice Translate each set of sentences with the correct conjugation of Tener (to have) and Ir (to go) and the appropriate infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) using the word bank. *10 sets with 2 sentences each (one for Tener and one for Ir) *A table with conjugations of Tener and Ir is also included. Sample: Word bank for infinitives (-ar, -er, -ir): hablar: to speak / leer: to read / escribir: to write I have to speak. Yo _______________ (tener) que ____________________.(infinitive) I am going to speak. Yo _______________ (ir) a ____________________.(infinitive) You have to read. Tú _______________ (tener) que ____________________.(infinitive) You are going to read. Tú _______________ (ir) a ____________________.(infinitive) Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.

Irregular preterit fast and easy conjugation practice 12 irregular verbs included: Hacer, Venir, Querer, Andar, Estar, Tener, Poner, Poder, Saber, Decir, Conducir, Traer A structured template is provided to write the conjugations. The template includes subjects and verb endings. The irregular stem is listed next to each infinitive. Hacer (to do, to make) (Irregular stem: hic, hiz Él / Ella / Ud.) For the conjugation: Attach the endings to the stem Subject: Yo Verb ending: e Conjugation: ______________ Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used when students are first learning the irregular preterit conjugations. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, stud guide, quiz, entry / exit slip.

Tan adjective como fill in practice Complete each sentence with the correct conjugation of Ser (to be) in the first blank and the correct form of the adjective in the second blank. Be sure that your adjective agrees with the subject in number (singular / plural) and in gender (masculine / feminine). *20 sentences total with 20 different adjectives Note: Sentences do not link to any particular vocabulary or theme. Sample: I am as tall as my brother. (alto) M: mascluine Yo (M) _____________ (ser) tan ________________ (adjective) como mi hermano. You are as nice as your sister. (simpático) F: feminine Tú (F) _____________ (ser) tan ________________ (adjective) como tu hermana. My English class is as difficult as my math class. (difícil) Mi clase de inglés _____________ (ser) tan ________________________ como mi clase de matemáticas. Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.

El incendio paragaph fill in practice Complete the paragraph using the word bank. (14 blanks total) Sample: Word bank fue: went / Hubo: there was / examinaron (examined) / edificio (building) / empezó (started) / dormida (asleep) / humo (smoke) / dañados (damaged) /se escapó (escaped) / llamó (called) / escalera (ladder) / llegaron (arrived) / Había (there was)* / herido (hurt) / apagaron (put out) _________________ un incendio anoche en el 2. _________________ de apartamentos.El incendio 3. _________________ a las dos de la mañana cuando la familia Gómez estaba 4. _________________. La causa del incendio fue los cables (wires) 5. _________________ en la sala. … Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used with chapter 5A of Realidades 2.

Los quehaceres selection practice For each sentence, choose the correct conjugation and write A or B. (15 total) Sample: _____ 1. Yo _______________ la basura. A. saco B. paso _____ 2. Tú _______________ el almuerzo. A. barres B. cocinas Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. *It can also be used with the Para empezar chapter of Realidades 3.

Irregular preterit subject selection practice For each blank, write the appropriate subject using the word bank to match the verb conjugation. 12 verbs included: Hacer, Querer, Venir, Andar, Estar, Saber, Tener, Poner, Poder, Decir, Traer, Conducir Sample: Hacer: to do, to make (Irregular stem: hic) Word bank: Yo / Tú / Marcos / Juan y yo / Vosotros / Tina y Carlos ___________ hice ________________ hicimos ___________ hiciste _________________ hicisteis ____________ hizo __________________ hicieron Querer: to try to (irregular stem: quis) Word bank: Los estudiantes / Vosotros / Nosotras / Ud./ Tú / Yo _____________ quise ________________ quisimos _____________ quisiste _________________ quisisteis ______________ quiso __________________ quisieron Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.

Irregular preterit super basic conjugation practice For each infinitive, write the irregular stem, verb ending, and the conjugation. *Infinitives included: hacer, venir, querer, andar, estar, tener, poner, poder, saber, decir, traer, conducir Hacer: to do, to make (Irregular stem: hic) Stem is hiz for Él / Ella / Ud. Irregular preterit endings: Yo: e / Tú: iste / Él, Ella, Ud.: o / Nosotros: imos / Vosotros: isteis / Ellos, Ellas, Uds: ieron Yo: ___________ (stem) + _____________ (ending) Conjugation (combine stem + ending) Yo: _______________________________ Tú: ___________ (stem) + _____________ (ending) Conjugation (combine stem + ending) Tú: _______________________________ Él / Ella / Ud. : ___________ (stem) + _____________ (ending) Conjugation (combine stem + ending) Él / Ella / Ud.: ______________ Nosotros: ___________ (stem) + _____________ (ending) Conjugation (combine stem + ending) Nosotros: ____________________ Vosotros: ___________ (stem) + _____________ (ending) / Conjugation (combine stem + ending) Vosotros: _____________________ Ellos / Ellas / Uds. : ___________ (stem) + _____________ (ending) Conjugation (combine stem + ending) Ellos / Ellas / Uds: _____________________ Answer key is included on pages 6-12. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, study guide, entry / exit slip. *This practice can also be used when students are first learning irregular preterit verbs.

Los lugares matching with personal questions practice Part 1: Matching (Write the correct letter of the answer for each question). *10 total *Note: All questions start with ¿Qué haces en + place? Sample: h. Yo camino y juego con mis amigos. j. Yo bebo café y como unas galletas. _____ 1. ¿Qué haces en el café? _____ 2. ¿Qué haces en el parque? Part 2: Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish in the present tense. Be sure to answer each part of the question. (10 total) *There is one question for each of the 10 places from part 1. Sample: ¿Cuál es tu café favorito? ¿Dónde está? ¿Con qué frecuencia (how often) comes tú allí (there)? ¿Con quién vas al parque y qué haces tú allí (there)? Answer key is included on page 4 for part 1 only. For the personal questions, student answers will vary. *This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans. *It can also be used with the preliminary vocab of chapter 1B Realidades. *Students can practice orally with the personal questions.

Worksheet on stem change verbs present tense Write the correct conjugation of each infinitive in the present tense. Note: There is no stem change in the Nosotros and Vosotros conjugations. Infinitives included: Pages 1-2 (e-ie): Pensar, Empezar, Querer, Entender, Preferir, Mentir / (u-ue): Jugar Pages 3-4 (o-ue): Almorzar, Encontrar, Volver, Devolver, Dormir, Morir Pages 5-6 (e-i): Pedir, Repetir, Servir, Competir Answer key is included on pages 7-12. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Sample: *All infinitives are structured by subjects (All 6 persons included). E-IE stem change verbs Pensar: to think / Yo: _____________________ Empezar: to start / Yo: ______________________ Querer: to want / Yo: ______________________ Entender: to understand / Yo: ______________________ Preferir: to prefer / Yo: ______________________ Mentir: to lie / Yo: ______________________

Los lugares tiny conversations with Ir a infinitive Complete each mini conversation with the conjugation of Ir (to go) in the first and second blank. In the third blank, choose and write the correct infinitive phrase using the word bank. *There are 10 tiny conversations. Note: All conversations are structured the same, as shown in the example below. Only the places will be different. *The word bank includes the English translation of each infinitive. Sample: Word bank: beber café: to drink coffee / ver una película: to see a movie ¿A dónde vas tú? Yo ___________ (ir) al café. ¿Qué vas a hacer? Yo __________ (ir) a __________________________________. (infinitive) Answer key is included on pages 3-5. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with the preliminary vocab of chapter 1B of Realidades 2. *Students can practice orally with the conversations, as well.