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.
Practice: Stem change verbs conjugation and sentences
For each stem change (e-ie, o-ue, e-i), conjugate the verbs for all 6 persons. Then, complete each sentence for each verb using the phrases in the word bank provided.
Verbs included:
Page 1: E-IE: pensar, empezar, mentir, entender, querer, cerrar, preferir ( 7 total)
Page 2: O-UE: almorzar, poder, dormir, volver, devolver, encontrar (6 total)
Page 3: E-I: pedir, servir, repetir, seguir, decir (5 total) / students will write an original sentence with Jugar (u-ue).
Example of sentence completion
Complete each sentence below by conjugating the verb and choosing the correct phrase from the word bank
La puerta antes de dormir / en el fin de semana / ir al parque por la tarde / la escuela a las ocho / a sus padres o a sus amigos / la lección en la clase de inglés / nadar en la piscina
(pensar) Yo ______________________
(empezar) tu________________
This worksheet is an introductory practice with present subjunctive verb conjugations and sentence completions.
Conjugate each infinitive in the present subjunctive for all 6 persons
Use the appropriate present subjunctive conjugation to complete the sentence and add 3-4 word to expand on the sentence. Your sentence should make sense.
Students will conjugate 15 verbs (5 -ar, 5 -er, 5 -ir) and complete 15 sentences. Only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used.
Verbs included:
Page 1: hablar, ayudar, comprar, mirar, escuchar
Page 2: comer, leer, aprender, vender, correr
Page 3: vivir, escribir, abrir, compartir, decidir
Example of sentence completion:
Yo quiero que tú _______
Tú prefieres que Luis _______
Practice: Irregular preterit questions and conjugation practice
Answer each question in the preterit in a complete sentence. Then, write the preterit conjugations for each subjects (person) in the table.
Students will write the conjugations for the subjects not included in the question/ answer. Ex: Que hiciste tu ayer? Yo ____ / Students will write the conjugations for el / ella/ Ud, nosotros, vosotros, and ellos / ellas / Uds
There are 12 questions total
Verbs included:
I stem: hacer, venir, querer (page 1)
U stem: andar, estar, saber, tener, poner, poder (pages 2-3)
J stem: conducir, traer, decir (page 3)
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, test / quiz, or as part of your sub plans.
Imperfect tense mini practice
Conjugate each verb for all persons. Then, answer the personal questions in a complete sentence.
Students will conjugate hablar, aprender, escribir, ser, ir, ver and answer 12 personal questions ( 2 questions each with -ar, -er, -ir verbs and 2 questions each with ser, ir, ver)
Length: 2 pages
This practice has personal questions to orally practice irregular yo form verbs (hacer, saber, tener etc) and stem change verbs.
Pages 1-2: Irregular yo form verbs oral practice (Verbs included: hacer, poner, traer, caer, salir, decir, oir, conocer, dar, estar, ser, tener, ir). 17 questions total (combination of information and yes / no type questions)
Page 3-4: Stem change verbs oral practice. (Verbs included: empezar, pensar, comenzar, querer, preferir, almorzar, poder, dormir, cerrar, pedir, servir, repetir, seguir). 16 questions total (combination of information and yes / no type questions)
Note: On pages 1 and 3: Infinitives with English translation, -ar, -er, -ir present tense endings and question / answer chart are provided for reference.
Pages 5-8: Same as pages 1 - 4 but with lines for student answers if teachers want to assign questions for classwork, homework, quiz, or use them as part of sub plans.
Complete each sentence by adding 6 or more words. Your sentence must make sense. Your sentence must have a minimum of 8 words. If you use a clue word that is 3 words like “el otro día”, it will count as one word only. Post the word count at the end of every sentence. Avoid repetition (using the same words over and over)
Every sentence begins with a conjugated verb in the preterit
Example
Yo hablé _________________________________________________
There are 18 sentences total
Verbs included: (AR) hablar, ayudar, cantar, escuchar, contestar, entrar (ER) aprender, beber, comer, correr, romper, vender (IR) vivir, escribir, recibir, decidir, compartir, asistir
*Note: The English translation of each of the aforementioned verbs is included (Ex: Hablar: to speak)
This activity can be used as a bell ringer, exit pass, classwork or homework.
Regular preterit sentence completion practice
Complete each sentence by conjugating the given verbs in the preterit in the first blank and expand on the sentence by adding 4-5 words in the second blank. Sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over) and must make sense.
-ar, -er, -ir verb endings are included for reference
Students will write 18 sentences total (6 -ar, 6- er, 6-ir)
Example:
AR verbs (Verbs can be used in any order)
hablar: to speak / comprar: to buy / nadar: to swim / mirar: to look at (to watch) / estudiar: to study / escuchar: to listen
Ayer yo _____________ + ______________________________
Un día tú _____________ + ______________________________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, entry or exit slip, or as part of your sub plans.
Length: 2 pages
Practice: Ud. and Uds. commands
For parts 1-5: Write the appropriate Ud. and Uds. command forms
Part 1: Regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs (6 total)
Part 2: Stem change verbs (12 total)
Part 3: Go verbs (8 total)
Part 4: Irregular verbs (5 total / word bank provided)
Part 5: Spelling change verbs (12 total / -car, -gar, -zar)
Part 6: Translate each sentence in Spanish using Ud. and Uds. commands.
Ud. commands: 10 sentences (Ex: Speak to Miguel: ____________ Ud. ______
Uds. commands: 10 sentences (Ex: 1. Help at home: ____________ Uds. _____
Note: There are no reflexive verbs in this practice
Pages 1-3 are the practice. Answer key is included on pages 4-6.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, or as part of your sub plans.
Direct object pronouns easy practice (Spanish)
Re-write each sentence by replacing the italicized direct object noun with a direct object pronoun. Note: In some sentences, there will be nothing to write for the “Rest of the sentence” in the template. (20 sentences total)
*A table with direct object pronouns and their English translation is included for reference.
Sample:
Marcos ve a mí.
Template: Subject _____ + Direct object pronoun _____ + Conjugated verb _____ + Rest of the sentence _____
Marta compra un coche mañana.
Template: Subject _____ + Direct object pronoun _____ + Conjugated verb _____ + Rest of the sentence _____
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
-AR verbs conjugation with yes / no questions practice (Present tense)
Singular conjugations and questions
Part 1: Complete the table with the correct conjugation for each subject (person).
*Students will conjugate the following infinitives for Yo, Tú, Él , Ella, Ud. (hablar, comprar, estudiar, trabajar, mirar)
Part 2: Answer each question with a yes (Sí) or No (no) in a complete sentence using the template provided.
*Students will answer 10 questions with the 5 infinitives from part 1. For each infinitive, there is one question with yes and one with no.
Sample:
¿Hablas tú español en la clase?
Template for answer: Sí + yo + conjugation of hablar + rest
¿Hablas tú español en casa?
Template for answer: No + yo + no + conjugation of hablar + rest
Pages 3-4: Same as parts 1 and 2 with the same infinitives but with plural conjugations and questions. Subjects included: Nosotros, Vosotros, Ellos, Ellas, Uds.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
*This structured practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students.
Preterit spelling change -CAR, -GAR, -ZAR and I-Y verbs practice
For -car, -gar, -zar infinitives students will:
Write the Yo conjugation for 4 infinitives
Conjugate one infinitive for all 6 persons.
Answer 4 personal questions.
Note: All personal questions are in the tú conjugation.
For i-y infinitives students will:
Write the Él / Ella / Ud. and Ellos / Ellas / Uds. conjugations.
Answer 4 personal questions.
*Note: Except for 2 -UIR verbs, all personal questions are in the tú conjugation.
Infinitives included (with English translation)
Page 1: -CAR verbs: buscar, sacar, tocar, practicar
Page 2: -GAR verbs: jugar, llegar, entregar, pagar
Page 3:-ZAR verbs: empezar, comenzar, almorzar, cruzar
Page 4: -I-Y verbs: leer, caer, oir, creer
Page 5: -UIR verbs: construir, distribuir, destruir, influir
Answer key is included on page 6-10 for the conjugations only. For personal questions, student answers will vary. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Ir and infinitive with present tense verbs mixed practice
Translate each sentence in Spanish using Ir + a + infinitive. Then, conjugate the infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) for all 6 persons in the template provided. Make stem changes, where needed.
*14 sentences total
*A table with conjugations of Ir and present tense -ar, -er, -ir verb endings is included.
*Students will conjugate the following infinitives for all 6 persons: hablar, comer, escribir, pensar, entender, preferir, almorzar, volver, dormir, pedir, jugar, ser, estar, dar.
Sample:
I (Yo) am going to speak. (hablar: to speak)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + a + Infinitive
*In a table, students will write all 6 conjugations of hablar.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit and present tense review practice
For each infinitive, write the preterit and present tense conjugations.
For -AR, -ER, -IR infinitives, students will conjugate 2 infinitives in the preterit and present tenses. (6 total)
Infinitives included:
-AR: hablar / pensar
-ER: comer / volver
-IR: vivir / pedir
*A table with present tense -ar, -er, -ir verb endings is included.
Irregular verbs
Complete each table with the appropriate preterit and present tense conjugations using the word bank.
Verbs included: Ser, Estar, Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer
Answer key is included on pages 7-12.
This practice can be used when students are first learning the preterit. It can be used for classwork, homework, note taking, or study guide.
O-UE / U-UE Stem change verbs worksheet (Conjugation and questions)
Part 1: For each stem change infinitive, write the correct conjugation with the appropriate stem change, where needed.
*Infinitives included in part 1 : Almorzar, Mostrar, Volver, Devolver, Dormir, Morir (6 total)
*A structured template is provided to write all 6 conjugations.
*A table with present tense -ar, -er, -ir verb endings is included for reference.
Sample:
Almorzar: to have lunch / almOrzar (stem change the vowel in CAPS)
Subject + Stem change + Conjugation
Yo + O-UE + ______________
Tú +O-UE + ______________
Él / Ella / Ud.+ O-UE + ______________
Nosotros + xxxx + ______________
Vosotros + xxxx + ______________
Ellos / Ellas / Uds.+ O-UE + ______________
Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish. (6 total)
*Students will answer 1 personal question with the 6 verbs from part 1.
*Note: All questions are in the tú conjugation.
*A structured template is provided for student answers.
Sample:
¿Dónde almuerzas tú?
Template for answer: Subject + Conjugation of Almorzar + Rest
Part 3: U-UE Stem change verb
*Students will write all 6 conjugations of Jugar in a template provided
Part 4: Students will answer 3 personal questions with Jugar.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6 for parts 1 and 3 only. For parts 2 and 4, student answers will vary.
Preterit imperfect easy selection practice
For each sentence, write the correct letter of the preterit or imperfect conjugation. (30 total)
Sample
_____ 1. Ayer yo _______________ con mi amigo. (Hint: use the preterit)
a. hablé b. hablaba
_____ 2. De niño, tú _________________ en el parque. (Hint: use the imperfect)
a. jugaste b. jugabas
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz/ test, review, entry / exit slip.
La hora: Time in Spanish super easy structured practice
Write out each clock time in Spanish in the template provided. For the time of the day, use de la mañana, de la tarde, or de la noche, as indicated in parenthesis.
*There are 8 sets with 4 clock times each.
*Note: Clock times with quarter and half past will be written twice. For quarter, students will write the same clock time once with quince and once with cuarto. For half past the hour, students will write the same clock time once with media and once with treinta.
*Notes on how to tell time and a table with numbers 1-30 spelled out in Spanish, are included.
*A structured template is provided for student answers.
Sample:
Set 1
It is 1:00 am (de la mañana)
Template: Es + la + hour + time of day
It is 1:15 pm (de la tarde)
Template: Es + la + hour + time of day
Template: Es + la + hour + time of day
It is 1:30 pm (de la tarde)
Template: Es + la + hour + time of day
Template: Es + la + hour + time of day
It is 1:45 pm (de la tarde)
Template: Son + las + hour + time of day
Answer key is included on pages 7-12. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz / test, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Irregular yo verbs paragraph practice
Part 1: Complete the paragraph with the correct conjugation of the verb in the table. (17 total)
*A table with infinitives, their English translation, and the Yo conjugation is included.
*All sentences are in the Yo conjugation. Saber and Conocer are used twice.
*Verbs included: Hacer, Poner, Salir, Traer, Decir, Caer, Tener, Oir, Venir, Saber, Conocer, Ser, Estar, Ir, Dar
Sample:
Poner: to put, to place, to set (pongo) / Dar: to give (doy) / Hacer: to do, to make (hago)
Yo (1) __________________ mi tarea. Yo (2) __________________ un regalo (gift) a mi amigo. Yo (3) __________________ la mesa antes de comer.
Part 2: Conjugation practice: Write the correct present tense conjugation for each infinitive. Make stem changes and spelling changes, as needed.
*Students will write the 6 conjugations of Hacer, Tener, Oir, Ser, Estar, Dar, Ir.
*A template is provided to write the conjugations.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Ser Estar Ir Tener Dar Hacer questions matching practice (Present tense)
For each question and answer, write the correct letter of the conjugation.
*There are 4 sets with 6 questions each. (24 total)
*Note: The subjects in each set will be the same or similar.
Sample:
a. vas / voy
b. das / doy
c. estás / estoy
d. haces / hago
e. tienes / tengo
f. eres / soy
_____ 1. ¿Cómo ___________ tú? Yo ___________ inteligente. (Ser)
_____ 2. ¿Cómo ___________ tú? Yo ___________ bien. (Estar)
_____ 3. ¿A dónde ___________ tú? Yo ___________ al cine. (Ir)
_____ 4. ¿Qué ___________ que hacer tú? Yo ___________ que estudiar. (Tener)
_____ 5. ¿Qué ___________ tú a Pablo? Yo ___________ un regalo. (Dar)
_____ 6. ¿Qué ___________ tú por la tarde? Yo ___________ la tarea. (Hacer)
Answer key is included on pags 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Present tense mixed verb types conjugation practice
For each infinitive, write the appropriate verb conjugation.
*Students will conjugate each infinitive for all 6 persons.
Verb types and Infinitives included: (30 total)
Regular: Hablar, Comer, Vivir
-Go verbs: Hacer, Poner, Traer, Caer, Salir, Venir, Tener, Oir
Irregular verbs: Ser, Estar, Dar, Ir, Ver
Stem change (e-ie): Empezar, Querer, Preferir
Stem change (o-ue): Almorzar, Poder, Dormir
Stem change (e-i): Pedir, Servir, Repetir
Reflexive verbs: Lavarse, Despertarse, Vestirse, Acostarse
At the end, students will choose any 7 infinitives and write 7 original sentences with the guidelines provided.
Answer key is included for the conjugations only on pages 6-10.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review before a test or exam, or sub plans.
Realidades 3: Capítulo “Para Empezar”
Verbos irregulares : ir, hacer, ser, dar etc (15 total)
*Write the English translation and Yo from present tense
Tu vida diaria (Write the English translation)
la revista ______________________
responder _____________________
preguntas ______________________
Pages 3-5 (Verb practice): Students will complete a verb table with all six conjugations in the present tense.
Verbs included: ir, hacer, conocer, dar, estar, ser, poner, saber, salir, traer, ver, caer, decir, oir, tener (15 total)
Answer key is included for the vocab list and verb conjugations on pages 6-10.
*If not using with Realidades 3, this vocab list can be used to teach about chores and irregular and -go verbs present tense.