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.
Imperfect v preterit verb translation matching practice (Write the correct letter of the translation)
*There are 18 verbs total
Example:
m. You ate / You used to eat / You were eating
k. I spoke / I used to speak / I was speaking
____ 1. Yo hablé / Yo hablaba
____ 2. Tú comiste / Tú comías
Answer key is included on page 2.
Reading: La fiesta de cumpleaños (Imperfect tense)
Part 1: Marcos is talking about how he used to celebrate his birthday in his childhood. Complete the paragraph by conjugating the verbs in the imperfect. (24 blanks total)
Example:
Me llamo Marcos. En mi niñez, yo (1) _________________ mi cumpleaños en mi casa. (celebrar) En aquél entonces, yo (2) ____________ en un pueblo en México que (3) _____________ “Del loro”. (vivir, llamarse)
Part 2: Comprehension questions: Write the correct answer (A or B).
Example:
____ 1. Marcos vivía en ______________.
a. Nueva York b. México
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used with chapter 4A of Realidades 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or added to a test / quiz.
Imperfect tense verb translation practice
For each infinitive, write the imperfect conjugation. Then, translate it into English (used to / was, were + ing)
Example: Dormir / to sleep (Yo: dormía / I used to sleep, I was sleeping)
There are 10 verbs total. Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used when students are first introduced to the imperfect tense to practice two ways to translate verbs in the imperfect.
Subjunctive v infinitive sentence translation matching practice (Write the correct letter of the translation)
*There are 16 sentences total.
Example:
h. Yo quiero que tú hables español.
k. Yo quiero hablar con paco.
____ 1. I want to speak to Paco.
____ 2. I want you (tú) to speak Spanish.
Answer key is included on page 2.
Preterit imperfect missing clue word and sentence practice
Part 1: Complete the table with missing clue words in the preterit and imperfect tenses using the word bank below. (21 total)
Example:
Word bank: A veces / Ayer por la tarde
Preterit / Imperfect
Ayer / _____________
_____________ / cada noche
Part 2: In the first blank conjugate the verb in the preterit or imperfect based on the clue word (ayer, cada día etc). In the second blank. add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentences must make sense. No collaboration or on-line translators. (20 total)
Example:
(hablar) Ayer yo _____________ + ________________________________
(comer) Todos los días tú ______________+ __________________________
Answer key is included for part 1. A partial answer key (conjugations only) is included for part 2, as student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or as part of your sub plans.
Subjunctive indicative infinitive quick practice
Write the present tense (indicative) and present subjunctive of the infinitive provided. Then, complete the sentence appropriately using the infinitive, indicative, or present subjunctive. (10 sentences total)
Example:
Present tense (indicative) Yo: _______________
Infinitive: Hablar
Present subjunctive (Yo): _______________
Me gusta __________________ mucho en la clase de español.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Preterit imperfect quick review practice
For each set of sentences, write the appropriate clue word based on the verb conjugation. Then, add 2-3 words to complete the sentence. Write your sentences in the template provided. No on-line translators.
*There are 10 sets (20 sentences total). Two different verbs (one preterit and one imperfect are used in every set).
Example:
Cada día / Ayer
Clue word + Subject + Verb conjugation + Add 2-3 words
yo hablé
yo jugaba
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for the clue words only. Student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections).
Present subjunctive missing elements activity
Complete each sentence with the missing element: Introductory verb (present tense) and the present subjunctive verb using the word bank provided. Then, add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence. Be sure that your sentence makes sense.
*Note: In each sentence, students are given two different subjects, and either a conjugated introductory verb (present tense) or a conjugated present subjunctive verb.
There are 14 sentences total. A structured template is provided. This practice can be used when students are first introduced to the present subjunctive. Students can complete it individually or in pairs and small groups as a bell ringer, entry or exit slip.
Length: 1 page
Tú commands worksheet
For each infinitive, write the appropriate affirmative and negative command forms. Then, add 3-4 words to create a short original sentence. Note: Your sentences should not be repetitive (Using the same words over and over).
25 infinitives total
Regular: hablar, mirar, comer, leer, ver, traer, escribir, compartir
Irregular: hacer, poner, venir, tener, salir, ir, ser, decir (word bank included for affirmative commands)
Stem change and spelling change: pensar, volver, empezar, jugar, llegar, almorzar, pedir, servir, dormir
Example:
Hablar
Affirmative: _____________ tú____________________________
Negative: No _____________ tú____________________________
Answer key is included for the command forms only (pages 6-10). For the original sentences, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test, or as part of your sub plans.
La salud: Health situations with tú commands and subjunctive
Luis is studying to be a doctor. He is very knowledgeable. In his small village, his friends often call on him to get advice on minor health issues. His younger sister Adela has a habit of repeating Luis’s advice but in her own way. Complete Luis’s responses using tú commands (affirmative or negative). For Adela’s responses, choose and conjugate the introductory verb in the present tense for the first blank, and choose an appropriate response with the present subjunctive for the second blank.
There are 8 situations in the present tense.
Example:
Column A: Haz tú ejercicio / Toma tú una aspirina
Column B: Mandar / Sugerir (verbs can be used in any order)
Column C: hagas ejercicio / tú tomes una aspirina
Miguel: Yo tengo un dolor de cabeza muy fuerte.
Luis: _____________________________
Adela: Yo ________________que tú _________________________________
Answer:
Luis: Toma tú una aspirina.
Adela: Yo mando que tú tomes una aspirina.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used with chapter 3 of Realidades 3. This practice can be used as classwork, homework, or added to a quiz / test. Students can also do the practice orally in pairs or small groups.
Preguntas: La salud y el (la) médico
Answer in a complete sentence in the present tense using vocabulary related to health, as needed. No collaboration or on-line translators.
There are 15 questions total. Students can also do the questions orally in pairs or small groups. The questions can also be assigned for classwork or homework.
Example:
¿Qué te duele?
¿Qué haces cuando te sientes mal?
This practice can be used with chapter 3B (preliminary vocabulary) of Realidades 3.
Practice: Doler with present subjunctive
Luis Mazo is a doctor who has been invited by his local radio station. He has been given 10 minutes of airtime. Patients from his town can call and seek his advice for their health issues. Complete each response by using the present tense of the introductory verb from column A and an appropriate response from column B. Note: In column A, the verb must be conjugated in the present tense, and in column B the verb must be conjugated in the present subjunctive.
There are 10 situations total.
Example:
Column A: Querer, Pedir (use verbs in any order)
Column B: no trabajar en el jardin / tomar una aspirina
Carlos: Me duele la cabeza.
LM: Yo _________________ que tú ___________________________
Answer: Yo quiero que tú tomes una aspirina.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used with chapter 3B of Realidades 3.
Imperfect tense basic speaking activity
You will create original yes / no questions in the imperfect tense and interview a classmate. Questions can be about anything. Write your questions in the template provided.
For each verb type, follow these guidelines:
Conjugate the infinitive in the tú form in the first blank.
Add 3-4 words in the second blank.
Write a clue word (ex: cada día etc) in the third blank using the word bank provided. Clue words can be used in any order.
Example:
clue words: cada dia / muchas veces
(hablar) _____________ tu _____________________ + __________________?
Students will create a total of 15 questions (5 -ar 5 -er, 5 -ir). Questions will be about habitual actions.
This speaking practice can be used when students are first introduced to the imperfect tense. Students can work in pairs or small groups.
I-Y preterit verbs questions order practice
Write the questions and answers in the correct order in the template provided.
Verbs included: leer, oir, construir
There are 4 questions per verb.
Example:
Leer: to read
¿léiste / Qué / tú / ayer?
Question template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Rest
Yo / un libro / Ayer / leí
Answer template: Clue word + Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-6 are the answer key.
Irregular preterit fast practice
Verbs included: dar, ir, ser, ver, hacer, venir, querer, andar, estar, saber, poner, poder, tener, traer, decir, conducir
For each verb, complete the missing conjugations using the word bank. Then, answer the questions in a complete sentence.
*For each verb, students will fill in four conjugations. All questions are in the tu conjugation.
Pages 1-4 are the practice. Answer key is included on pages 5-7 for the conjugations only. Student answers will vary for the personal questions.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections)
Reading: El pueblo de mi niñez (Imperfect tense)
Marcos lives in New York. He is writing a memoir about his life. Read the chapter below on what life was like in his village in Mexico during his childhood. Complete the blanks using the imperfect tense. Then, answer the comprehension questions that follow.
Note: The reading is in the imperfect tense except for the last paragraph which is in the preterit. The reading does not link to any particular theme or vocab.
After every section a table with the English translations of unfamiliar words is provided. (Ex: monedas: coins / regatear: to bargain etc)
Example:
Yo nací en Soledo, un pueblo en el norte de México. Yo __________ allí por seis años con mi familia. (vivir) ___________ cuatro personas, mis padres, mi hermano mayor y yo. (haber) El pueblo ___________ alrededor de ciento cincuenta personas. (tener) Nuestra casa ___________ pequeña como las otras casas en el barrio. (ser)En las tardes yo ____________ con mis mejores amigos en la calle o cerca del lago. (jugar)Mis mejores amigos _______________ Carlos, Juan, y Tomás. (llamarse) Ellos ___________ en mi pueblo y nosotros ______________ a la escuela primaria juntos. (vivir, asistir)
The 20 comprehension questions are multiple choice (A or B)
____ 1. ¿De dónde es Marcos?
a. México b. Perú
____ 2. ¿Dónde vivía Marcos?
a. en un apartamento b. una casa pequeña
Pages 1-5 are the reading and comprehension questions. Pages 6-10 are the answer key. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, reading practice, or as part of your sub plans.
Doler: Questions practice (Present tense)
Answer each question in a complete sentence in the template provided. Use the body part provided in parenthesis. (15 questions total)
¿Qué te duele? (la cabeza)
¿Qué le duele a Marcos? (las piernas)
Template: Prepositional phrase / Indirect object pronoun / Conjugation of doler / Body part
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
A table with indirect object pronouns is included for reference.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test, review, entry or exit slip (broken into sections).
IR stem change verb present and preterit fill in practice
Complete each question and answer with the present and preterit tenses.
*There are 4 questions per verb.
Verbs included: pedir, repetir, preferir, servir, dormir
Example:
Pedir (e-i): to ask for / to order
En el restaurante, ¿Qué ______________ tú hoy y qué ____________ ayer?
Hoy yo ___________ una pizza y ayer yo _____________ una ensalada.
En el café, ¿Qué ___________ Marcos hoy y qué ___________ el otro día?
Hoy él ___________ una taza de té y el otro día él ____________ unas galletas.
Del sito web, ¿Qué _____________ vosotros ahora y qué _____________ vosotros una vez?
Ahora nosotros _______________ un regalo y una vez nosotros ____________ un suéter.
En la oficina, ¿Qué ____________ Juan y Marta hoy y qué _____________ ellos hace un mes?
Hoy ellos ______________ los materiales para trabajar. Hace un mes ellos _____________ una solicitud de empleo.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections).
Doler with ir + a + infinitive
For each person’s situation, write an answer using the ir + a + infinitive to suggest what the person is going to do. Select a response from the word bank. Note: The verb ir must be conjugated for all questions. (11 situations total)
Example:
Word bank: correr menos / mirar menos tele
Me duelen los ojos.
Yo ___________ a _______________________________________________.
Answer: Yo voy a mirar menos tele.
A ti te duelen las piernas.
Tú ___________ a _______________________________________________.
Answer: Yo voy a correr menos.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Commands and present subjunctive practice
Complete each set of sentences using the answer choices provided (Tú / Ud. / Uds. affirmative / negative commands and the present subjunctive conjugation)
There are 14 sets of sentences. Verbs included: hablar, comer, escribir, hacer, poner, tener, venir, salir, decir, saber, dar, estar, ser, ir (14 verbs total). Each verb is used for all sentences in every set.
Example:
Hablar
Word bank: habla / hables (2x) / hable (2x) / hablen
_________ tú a la profesora.
No ___________ tú en la biblioteca.
(No) __________ Ud. en la sala.
(No) ___________ Uds. en la clase.
Yo quiero que tú _____________ conmigo.
Tú prefieres que Marcos ____________ en español
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections).
*Pages 1-4 are the practice.