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.
This is a review packet on all present tense verb types. There are 5 sections. Students will conjugate the verbs for all 6 persons and then answer personal questions using those verbs.
Students will conjugate a total of 30 verbs and answer 30 personal questions.
Answer key is included for the verb conjugations only. For personal questions, student answers will vary.
Pages 1-6 are the practices and pages 7- 8 are the answer key for the verb conjugations only.
Section 1 (regular -ar, -er, -ir) 3 verbs total / 3 personal questions
Verbs included: hablar, comer, vivir
Section 2 (ser, ir, dar, ver, estar) 5 verbs total / 5 personal questions
Section 3 (go verbs) 9 verbs total / 9 personal questions
Verbs included: hacer, poner, salir, caer, tener, venir, traer, decir, oir
Section 4 (stem change verbs) 9 verbs total / 9 personal questions
Verbs included: empezar, pensar, entender, preferir, almorzar, dormir, volver, pedir, servir
Section 5 (reflexive verbs) 4 verbs total / 4 personal questions
Verbs included: despertarse, vestirse, desayunarse, acostarse
¿Cómo es tu día escolar? (What is your school day like)
This is a writing activity on school day in the present tense.
Section 1: Match with the correct description (7 total)
Ex: Las ciencias = hacer experimentos
Section 2: Go through your class schedule and answer the 6 questions for each class in short phrases (complete sentences not needed). Then, use that information to write a short 6 sentence paragraph for each class. You can use the information from section 1 (matching) in your paragraph for question #6 or come up with your own. Please refer to the list of adjectives in the box above to use in your responses or come up with you own. No on-line translators.
In section 2, students will discuss six classes and lunch
Pages 1-4: Sections 1 and 2 including space to write a short paragraph after questions about every class.
Additional activity:
Pages 5-6: Questions from section 2 for all classes including lunch. Students can do this practice orally with a partner.
Practice: Irregular preterit sentences (no collaboration / no on-line translators)
For each section, choose the correct verb and conjugate it in the preterit in the first blank. Then, add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Be sure your sentence makes sense.
Students will write a total of 18 sentences. Irregular stems and endings are included for reference.
Verbs included by section:
I stem: hacer, querer, venir (each verb used twice / 6 sentences total)
U stem: andar, estar, saber, poner, poder, estar (each verb used once / 6 sentences total)
J stem: conducir, traer, decir (each verb used twice / 6 sentences total)
Example:
“I” STEM : Hacer / querer / venir (each verb used twice) (STEMS: hic / quis / vin)
Anoche yo _____________ mi tarea ________________________
El otro día tú ____________ comprar ______________________
La semana pasada Uds ____________ a la fiesta _________________
Practice: Spelling change preterit (-car, -gar, -zar) sentences (no collaboration / no on-line translators)
For each section, choose the correct verb and conjugate it in the preterit in the first blank. Then, add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Be sure your sentence makes sense.
Students will write a total of 18 sentences.
Verbs included:
-CAR: buscar / tocar / sacar (each verb used twice) / 6 sentences total
-GAR: jugar / pagar / llegar (each verb used twice) / 6 sentences total
-ZAR: empezar / almorzar / cruzar (each verb used twice) / 6 sentences total
Example:
-CAR VERBS (C-QU SPELLING CHANGE YO FORM)
buscar / tocar / sacar (each verb used twice)
Ayer yo _______________ un libro __________________________
Ayer por la tarde tú _________________ el piano _____________________
Anoche yo _______________ la basura __________________________
Present subjunctive sentence practice with regular -ar, -er, -er verbs
For each sentence, choose the correct introductory verb from column A and the correct present subjunctive verb from column B.
There are 12 sentences total with 4 -ar, 4- er, and 4 -ir verbs
This practice can be done as students are being introduced to the present subjunctive and can be used as classwork, homework, quiz, bell ringer, or exit pass.
Answer key is included.
Example:
-AR VERBS
Column A (introductory verb present tense)
First blank
sugerís
quiere
esperas
deseo
Column B (present subjunctive verb)
Second blank
viaje
hable
inviten
compremos
La profesora ___________________ que yo _________________ español.
Yo _______________ que nosotros __________________ un coche.
Sentence activity with regular preterit verbs (-ar, -er, -ir)
Complete each section with these guidelines:
No collaboration or on-line translators
In column A, choose a clue word (ayer, anoche etc) from the list provided.
In column C, choose the correct verb conjugation to match the subject.
In column D, add 4-5 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense.
Students will be provided with -ar, -er, -ir verbs and clue words (ayer, anoche etc)
A template is provided for students to write their sentences.
Students will write a total of 18 sentences (6 -ar, 6 -er, 6 -ir)
Verbs used:
-AR: hablar, ayudar, comprar, mirar, trabajar, escuchar
-ER: beber, comer, aprender, correr, vender, comprender
-IR: vivir, salir, recibir, escribir, abrir, compartir
Favorite classes paragraph writing activity (present tense)
Students will choose 3 of their favorite classes and write 3 short paragraphs (5 sentences each) in the template provided using the guidelines.
A list of classes, adjectives, and activities (what students do in each class; for example: tomar apuntes, leer una novela etc) is provided.
Length: 2 pages
Present tense sentences: regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs (no on-line translators)
For each section, conjugate the verbs in the present tense. Then, using the verb conjugations and subjects write a 7 word minimum original sentence. Post the word count at the end of every sentence. Your sentences must make sense.
Students will conjugate 18 verbs (6 -ar, 6 -er, 6 -ir) and write 18 original sentences.
Verbs included:
AR: hablar, cantar, ayudar, practicar, comprar, tocar
ER: comer, comprender, aprender, vender, beber, correr
IR: escribir, compartir, vivir, decidir, abrir, recibir
Present subjunctive: Recommendations for situations
Carmen is very well liked by her friends and neighbors. They often ask her for advice about their issues. For each situation, provide 2 recommendations using a different introductory verb (present tense) and a different present subjunctive verb. Write your recommendations in the template provided. Use the list below for introductory verbs and conjugate them in the yo form.
There are 5 situations total and students will write 10 recommendations. A list of 10 introductory verbs (querer, preferir etc) is provided.
This practice can be used as students are being introduced to the present subjunctive. Students can also work in pairs and do this practice orally.
Present subjunctive missing sentence practice
Complete each sentence by adding an introductory verb (present tense) or a present subjunctive verb from the list below. Then, add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence.
There are 10 sentences total. Students will add 5 introductory verbs and 5 present subjunctive verbs. A short list of introductory verbs (unconjugated) and subjunctive verbs (unconjugated) is provided. For the subjunctive verbs, only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used.
This practice can be used as students are being introduced to the present subjunctive as classwork, homework, or entry and exit pass.
Length: one page
This is a practice on writing original sentences in the present subjunctive using regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs.
Section 1: Conjugate the verbs in column A in the present tense and the verbs in column B in the present subjunctive. (10 total)
Section 2: Using the introductory and subjunctive verbs conjugated in section 1, write 10 original sentences in the present subjunctive in the template provided. After the subjunctive verb add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentences must make sense. Every sentence must have two different subjects and two different verbs. For example, in sentence 1, subject and verb 1 will be yo / querer (present tense) and subject and verb 2 will be hablar (present subjunctive)
Students are provided with a structured template to write their sentences. This practice can be used when students are introduced to the present subjunctive.
Length: 3 pages
Preterit: Sentences with regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs (no collaboration / no on-line translators)
For each section, follow these guidelines:
Conjugate the 6 infinitives in the preterit tense
Use the subjects and the verb conjugations to create an original 8 word sentence in the template below. Note: clue words (ayer, el otro día etc) count as one word only.
Start your sentence with a different clue word (ayer, anoche etc) using the list below.
Post the word count at the end of every sentence and be sure your sentence makes sense.
Students will write a total of 18 sentences (6 -ar, 6 -er, 6 -ir). A template is provided for students to write their sentences.
Verbs used:
AR: hablar, ayudar, comprar, viajar, trabjar, visitar
ER: comer, vender, aprender, correr, comprender, beber
IR: salir, vivir, decidir, compartir, abrir, recibir
A list of preterit endings (-ar, -er, -ir) is provided along with a list of clue words (ayer etc)
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or as part of your sub plans.
Length: 3 pages
Gustar verbs sentence practice (present tense)
Students will create short original sentences with gustar verbs in the template provided using the guidelines provided.
Section 1: Gustar verbs with singular nouns / 8 sentences total
Section 2: Gustar verbs with plural nouns / 8 sentences total
Section 3: Gustar verbs with infinitives / 8 sentences total
In the template, students will write the correct indirect object pronoun, gustar type verb (singular or plural), and noun or infinitive.
Verbs included: gustar, encantar, fascinar, aburrir, preocupar, interesar, molestar, doler
A list of gustar verbs with their meanings and a list of indirect object pronouns is provided.
Length: 3 pages
Las materiales escolares (school supplies activity)
Imagine that you have a backpack filled with school supplies below. Choose 6 classes that you are taking from the list below. Next to each class, write 2 school supplies from the list that you need for the class.
Part 1: Choose 6 classes and write 2 school supplies for each class using the list provided. (Do not repeat any school supplies)
Part 2: Choose any 10 school supplies from the list and write a short sentence on why it is used.
Formula for writing sentence: se usa para + infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) + rest
A template for writing school supplies and sentences is provided
Length: 3 pages
Los trabajos writing activity (writing activity on jobs)
Students will choose 8 professions from a list provided or come up with their own. In the template provided, they will define what the professional does, where they work, and what a typical day is like (2 sentences).
At the end, students will write a short paragraph of 6 sentences describing a typical day in their ideal career.
Length: 4 pages
Imperfect tense clue words and conjugations matching practice
This worksheet is a matching practice on the clue words (cada tarde, cuando era nino etc, and verb conjugations in the imperfect tense.
There are 26 clue words and conjugations. Answer key is included.
Verbs included: -ar, -er, -ir, reflexive, ser, ir, ver
Matching: Imperfect tense clue words and conjugations
_____ 1. Cada día / Yo (hablar) a. when she was a child / era
_____ 2. De niño / Tú (comer) b. frequently / practicaba
Length: 2 pages
Preterit tense clue words and conjugations matching practice
This worksheet is a matching practice on the clue words (ayer, anoche) etc, and verb conjugations in the preterit tense.
There are 26 clue words and conjugations (regular, irregular, spelling change, and stem change verbs included)
Answer key is included.
Example:
______ 1. Ayer / hablar (Yo)
______ 2. Una vez / aprender (Tú)
This is a worksheet practice on ser and estar. Students will complete five short paragraphs (5 sentences each) using ser and estar in the present tense. Answer key is included.
Length: 2 pages
Note: The paragraphs do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary.
Example:
Paragraph 1
Yo ___________ Pablo. José __________ mi amigo. Yo ______________ en la clase de español. Carmen y Elena ___________ morenas y simpáticas. ¿______________ vosotros prestando atención a la profesora?
Conversación: Las compras de la escuela (present tense)
Length: 3 pages
Carlos is shopping for the upcoming school year at the store “La oficina moderna”. Complete the conversation below between Carlos, José (employee) and Marta (cashier) using the word bank below, where appropriate. For some blanks, the answers will be conjugated verbs and information which you can make up. For the classes, you can use your own classes from this year or choose from the word bank. You can also use school supplies not listed in the word bank. Please vary your school supplies for every class. Before each school supply you can use “un(a), unos, unas, or numbers: dos, tres etc”. You can also make school supplies plural.
Carlos is taking 6 classes and needs 2 school supplies for every class.
Inglés / matemáticas / álgebra / cálculo / geometría ciencias / biología / física / química / historia / español / francés / árabe / latín / arte / lonchera / de nada / cuaderno / carpeta / carpeta de argollas / diccionario / regla / lápiz / bolígrafo / borrador / calculadora /resaltador / mis amigos /crayolas / tijeras / lápiz mecánico / cartulina / microscopio / la cinta adhesive / barra de pegamento / pincel / corrector / sacapuntas / transportador / lentes de seguridad / cafetería
Practice: Present tense mini conversations (regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs)
Length: 2 pages
Complete each mini conversation with the correct conjugation of the present tense and add additional information. Your answers should make sense.
There are 21 conversations total. All questions are information questions.
Verbs included:
-AR: hablar, cantar, practicar, comprar, mirar, trabajar, nadar
-ER: comer, beber, correr, comprender, leer, aprender, vender
-IR: vivir, recibir, abrir, asistir, compartir, partir, escribir
Example:
Carlos: ¿Con quién hablas tú en el bus escolar? (hablar)
Paco: Yo _______________ con _________________________________.
Carlos: ¿Dónde canta Ud? (cantar)
El Sr. Guzmán: Yo ___________________ en __________________________.