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.
Realidades 2 Chapter 3A vocabulary matching practice
Write the correct letter of the translation of each word. (50 total)
Example:
v. To cash a check / u. Pharmacy / q. Bank
_____ 1. El banco
_____ 5. La farmacia
_____ 25. Cobrar un cheque
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Los lugares classification practice
For each place, using the word bank below choose and write phrases that describe the place. Some choices can be used more than once. You can also come up with your own.
Example:
Partial word bank: Llenar el tanque / Comprar las entradas / Comprar sellos / La raqueta y la pelota / Ir de compras / Comprar la comida / Lavar los dientes / Abrir una cuenta corriente / Limpiar el limpiaparabrisas / Sacar un libro/ Empujar un carrito / La boca / jugar / Examinar …
12 places included: La farmacia / La iglesia / El parque / El centro comercial / El consultorio de medico / El correo / El banco / La tienda de equipo deportivo / El centro / El consultorio de dentista / La tienda de ropa / El supermercado / El museo / La biblioteca / La estacion de servicio
Answer key is included on page 2. Student answers can vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, entry / exit slip, or quiz. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Los lugares with various tenses practice
For each place complete the blank with the appropriate verb tenses: Present, Ir + a + Infinitive, Tener + que + Infinitive, and preterit, as indicated. (12 places total)
Places included: El banco / El correo / La tienda de equipo deportivo / La tienda de ropa / La estacion de servicio / El centro / El supermercado / La iglesia / La farmacia / La clinca de dentista / El parque / El centro comercial
Example:
En el banco
Present tense: Yo _________________ un cheque. (cobrar)
Ir + a + Infinitive: Yo ___________ a _______________ un cheque. (depositar)
Tener + que + Infinitive: Yo ____________ que ___________ el efectivo. (sacar)
Preterit: La semana pasada yo ____________ una cuenta corriente. (abrir)
Note: For all places, the sentences will be structured the same as in the example above. Subjects, clue words (ayer, la semana pasada etc), and infinitives will vary. Also, comprar and buscar will repeat in some sentences.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or as part of your sub plans. It can also be used with chapters 3A of Realidades 2.
Irregular preterit simple intro practice
For each irregular infinitive, write the irregular stem and the conjugation in the template provided.
12 infinitives included: Hacer, Venir, Querer / Andar, Estar, Tener, Saber, Poner, Poder / Decir, Conducir, Traer
For each infinitive, the irregular stem is provided. The template includes the irregular verb endings. Students have to write in the stem and the conjugation for all 6 persons.
Example:
Template: Subject + Stem + Ending + Conjugation
Hacer : Yo + ______ + e: __________
Answer: Yo + hic + e / Hice
Answer key is included on pages 6-8. This practice can be used when students are first learning to conjugate irregular preterit verbs. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, entry / exit slip.
¿Dónde trabajarán las personas? : Jobs identification practice
Read each person’s future profession. Then, choose the correct place of work from the word bank and write it in the last column. Note: Some professions can have more than one answer, and some answers can be repeated. (25 professions total)
Word bank
El sitio de construcción / La biblioteca / La base militar / La agencia de mercadeo / El taller de coches / La estación de bomberos / La comisaría / El banco / El hospital / El consultorio / La clínica dental / La corte / La escuela / La aerolínea / La farmacia / Las casas y los edificios / El restaurante / El editorial / El laboratorio / la agencia inmobiliaria / La peluquería / El estudio de arquitectura / La agencia de mercadeo
Example:
Nombre / En el futuro será / Trabajará en
Sara / profesora / ________________________
Answer: La escuela
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 chapter 6A of Realidades 3.
Tú commands with health situations practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the Tú commands (Affirmative / Negative)
*16 total (Irregular commands included).
Example:
h. ten / no tengas
m. acuéstate / no te acuestes
p. habla / no hables
______ 1. Hablar
______ 5. Tener
______ 16. Acostarse
Part 2: For each health-related problem, write the correct letter of the recommendation. (12 total)
Example:
b. Calienta tú el agua y añade tú limón y miel, y bébelo.
k. Toma tú una aspirina.
______ 1. Tengo dolor de cabeza.
______ 12. Estoy resfriada.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 3.
La comida y comer saludable vocab matching and questions practice
Part 1: Matching : Write the correct letter of the English translation of each word. (48 total)
Example:
d. To skip a meal / y. Allergy / g. Junk food
_____ 1. La alergia
_____ 16. Saltar una comida
_____ 23. La comida basura
Part 2: Personal questions: Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish in the present tense. No collaboration or on-line translators. Use vocabulary words from pages 1-2, as needed. Vary your answers (do not use the same answers for each question). (18 total)
¿Qué comes tú para el desayuno? (Give 2)
¿Qué es necesario hacer cuando tienes la gripe? (Answer with Es necesario + infinitive)
Answer key is included on pages 5-6 for part 1 (Matching) only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 3. Students can practice the personal questions orally as well.
Los lugares conversations and identification practice
Complete each mini conversation using the word bank provided. In the last blank, write where each conversation is taking place using the word bank.
*There are 7 conversations total
Word bank for locations (Last blank in every conversation): El correo / El banco / La estación de servicio / El centro / La farmacia / El supermercado / El consultorio del dentista
Conversación #1: sellos / carta / echar
Empleado: ¿Cómo puedo ayudarle, Señora?
Cliente: Yo quiero ______________ esta (this) ____________ a Madrid.
Empleado. ¿Quiere Ud. comprar unos ________________ también?
Cliente: Claro que sí. Gracias.
¿Dónde es la conversación? _____________________________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can do the practice orally as well. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Regular, Irregular, Spelling change preterit questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence in the template provided. Note: Clue words like ayer, anoche etc do not need to be used in your answers.
*There are 4 sets with 12 information questions each.
Each set one question with the following verb types: -ar, -er, -ir, -car, -gar, -zar, i-y, dar, ir, ser, ver, hacer
*The -ar -er, -ir, and -car, -gar, -zar verbs will be different in every set.
*The subject will the same for all questions in each set. Set 1 (tú) / Set 2 (Él ,Ella) / Set 3 (Vosotros) / Set 4 (Ellos, Ellas)
*The English translation of each infinitive used in the question is listed next to every question.
On page 1, a table with -ar, -er -ir preterit endings, conjugations of dar, ir, ver, hacer, and rules for -car, -gar, -zar, and i-y verbs are included.
Note: The questions do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Las comidas basic identification and paragraph practice
Part 1: For each meal, write the foods and beverages using the list below or come up with your own (in Spanish)
Example:
Cuatro comidas para el desayuno son: _________ / _______/ _______ / ______
Tres bebidas para el desayuno son: ___________ / ___________/ _________
Part 2: Students will write a short paragraph in the present tense on what they eat during a typical day using the guided questions provided.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, or entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 1.
Length: 2 pages
Present tense ar er ir verbs quick personal questions practice
For each question, write the English translation of the subject pronouns. Then, answer in a complete sentence in Spanish in the present tense using the template provided.
*For each verb type (-Ar, -Er, -Ir), there are 5 information questions. Only regular verbs are used. The English translation of each infinitive is included next to the question.
*Present tense -ar, -er, -ir verb endings are included for reference.
Page 1: -Ar verbs / Page 2: -Er verbs / Page 3: -Ir verbs
Example:
¿Con quién hablas tú? (Hablar: to speak)
English translation: Tú: ______________ / Yo: _______________
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes.
Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer preterit structured questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence in the preterit in the template provided.
*There are 4 information questions for each infinitive
*A table with preterit conjugations of each infinitive is included for reference.
Example:
¿Qué diste tú a José?
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Dar + Rest
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Note: The questions to do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary.
Length: 3 pages
Para mantenerme sano: Fill in practice
Read the sentences below on how Marcos keeps healthy. Complete the blanks with the word bank provided.
*10 setences total with 20 blanks
Word bank: trasnocho / como / aceite / almuerzo / plátano / desayuno / manzana / hago ejercicio / naranja / comida basura / ceno / saludable / merienda / agua / ayuno / troto / sodas / salto / jugo / pera
Example:
V: Use conjugated verb / N: Use noun / Adj: Use adjective
Yo _____________ (v) tres veces al día. Yo ________________ (v)por la mañana. Yo _________________ (v) al mediodía. Yo ________________ (v) por la noche.
Entre (between) el almuerzo y la cena yo como una _______________________ (n).
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 3.
Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer preterit sentences translation matching practice
Write the correct letter of the translation
*There are 8 sentences for each verb.
Example:
A. Ellos dieron las meriendas a sus amigos.
H. Yo di la tarea a mi profesora.
_____ 1. I gave the homework to my teacher.
_____ 8. Tomás and Ana gave snacks to their friends.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Ir with shopping preterit practice
Based on what each person bought, write the subject (person), preterit conjugation of ir, and the place where they went. Use the word bank for the places. (8 sentences total)
Word bank: la tienda de electrodomésticos / la librería / la zapatería / la tienda de ropa / la tienda de descuentos / centro comercial / almacén / la joyería
Example:
Yo compré unos libros y unas revistas.
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + a + Place
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 chapter 2B of Realidades 2.
¿Dónde están los clientes? Places identification practice
Read what the customers are saying and write the name of the correct place where they are using the word bank provided. (15 total)
Word bank: La farmacia / La librería / la tienda de ropa / La tienda de electrodomésticos / La tienda de descuentos / El almacén / La zapatería / La joyería / El centro comerical / El consultorio dental / El correo / La tienda de equipo deportivo / El banco / El supermercado / La estación de servicio
Example:
Disculpe, yo busco el nuevo libro de Carmen Rosa.
Lugar: ____________________________________
¿Hay una oferta en las nuevas estufas?
Lugar: ____________________________________
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 chapters 3A and 3B of Realidades 2.
Car, Gar, Zar preterit structured questions practice
For each spelling change type, there are 5 information questions.
Verbs used:
Page 1: -car (buscar, tocar, practicar, sacar, empacar)
Page 2: -gar (llegar, jugar, pagar, regar, apagar)
Page 3: -zar (empezar, comenzar, almorzar, rezar, organizar)
*The English translation of each infinitive is included next to the question.
*A table with -Ar preterit endings is included for reference.
Example:
¿Qué buscaste tú ayer? (Buscar: to look for)
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 3 pages
Comer and Beber simple questions (Present tense)
Answer each question with the correct subject, the conjugation of Comer and Beber, and the food or beverage indicated in parenthesis.
*16 questions total (8 with Comer and 8 with Beber)
Example:
¿Qué comes tú? (una pizza)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Comer + Food item
¿Qué bebes tú? (una soda)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Beber + Beverage
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 1. It can also be used as classwork, homework, review, study guide, quiz, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Las hazañas: Good deeds with preterit practice
For the last two months, Marcos and his friends have not been on their best behavior with their parents and neighbors. Under the guidance of Luis Moras, the priest of the local church, Marcos and his friends have decided to turn over a new leaf by doing good deeds to help their family and neighbors. Marcos has written down what he and his friends did last week, and he will submit his list to the priest.
Complete each sentence with the correct preterit conjugation of the verb in parenthesis. (20 total)
*Note: All verbs will be conjugated in the 3rd person (singular or plural). All sentences relate to chores (los quehaceres).
Marcos: Yo ________________ el césped de mi jardín y en el jardín de mi vecino. (cortar)
Tina ________________ la cena cada noche durante la semana. (cocinar)
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 chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Mi ciudad: Places in town practice
Luis Morales has just moved into the town of Las Ramas. He is talking to his neighbor Marcos about some of the places in town (names, when they open and close, and what is sold there). For each place, write the name of the place (make it up) and the required information. The name of the place should be in Spanish and must be classroom appropriate. For the opening and closing hours, write out the time in Spanish (ex: a las ocho). For the products sold, write 2 products using the word bank below or come up with your own.
*6 places total
Word bank: el champú / los servicios financieros / la medicina / los vegetales / la tarjeta de crédito / las cajas para envíar / el aceite de coche / los palos de golf / la gasolina / el casco / los sellos / las frutas
Example:
Note: The format is the same for all 6 places
La farmacia
Nombre: ________________________________________
Se abre a las _____________________________________
Se cierra a las ____________________________________
Se venden: _______________________________________
Luis is asking Marcos about what he did last week in town. Complete the mini conversations between Luis and Marcos using the preterit conjugation of the verb.
*There are 12 fill in the blanks (All 6 places from the first part are used).
All verbs are in the Yo conjugation.
Sample:
Luis: Marcos, ¿Tuviste que hacer muchos recados la semana pasada?
Marcos: Sí. Yo tuve que prepararme para la semana.
Luis: ¿Qué hiciste tú en la farmacia?
Marcos: Yo ________________ mi receta (recoger) y yo ________________ el champú (comprar)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for items only in the first part (se venden) and for the mini conversations. For the other parts (Nombre, Se abre, Se cierra, student answers will vary).
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.