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 tense small practice (regular verbs)
For each verb type, complete the matching section with the correct letter of the conjugation. Then, complete the sentences with the correct verb ending.
*For each verb type (-ar, -er, -ir) students will match the verb conjugations for 3 infinitives, and complete 10 sentences with the correct verb ending. There are 30 short sentences total.
Example:
-Ar verbs
____ 1. Yo a. hablábamos
____ 2. Tú b. hablabais
Cada día yo habl __________ con mis amigos. (hablar)
Cada tarde tú jug __________ en el parque. (jugar)
Cada mañana Ud. desayun _________ con su familia. (desayunar)
Cada noche él cen ________ en la cocina. (cenar)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, bell ringer, entry or exit slip.
Present tense: Yes / No questions practice (regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs)
Part 1: Conjugate each verb in the present tense by writing the stem, verb ending, and the conjugation in the template provided.
*3 verbs total (All 6 persons included)
Part 2: Complete each mini conversation with the correct verb conjugation in the present tense.
*There are 6 mini conversations per verb type: -ar, -er, -ir for a total of 18 conversations.
*A table with present tense verb endings for -ar, -er, -ir verbs is included for reference.
Example:
Hablar (to speak)
¿Hablas tú con tus amigos?
Sí, yo _____________ con mis amigos.
¿Hablan los estudiantes cuando la profesora enseña?
No, los estudiantes no ______________ cuando la profesora enseña.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Present subjunctive mini conversations practice
Part 1: Conjugate each infinitive in the present subjunctive by writing the stem, verb ending, and the verb conjugation.
Students will conjugate 3 infinitives for all 6 persons.
Part 2: Complete each mini conversation using the word bank provided. Note: The first two blanks (question and answer) will use the present tense (introductory verb), and the second two blanks will use the present subjunctive verb. (Note: Except for hacer, only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used for the present subjunctive)
*There are 8 conversations total
Example:
quiero / haga / quieres / hables
¿Qué ________________ tú que yo ______________?
Yo ______________ que tú ________________ en español.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Practice: Subjects and question words
Part 1: Matching (Write the correct letter of the translation of the question word)
*15 total
Example:
____ 1. Qué a. Whom
____ 2. Cómo b. To where
Part 2: In each sentence, find the subject (person, place, or thing) and write the answer to the question word in short phrases using clues from the sentence.
*25 total
Note: All sentences are in the present tense and some question words are used more than once.
Yo hablo con mi amigo.
Subject: _________________ Con quién: _______________________
Answer: Subject (Yo) Con quién (mi amigo)
Tú comes en un café.
Subject: _________________ Dónde: _______________________
Answer: Subject (Tú) Dónde (un café)
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or quiz.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6.
Preterit regular verbs fill in practice
Complete each set of sentences by writing the correct conjugation from the word bank.
*There are 7 sets with 3 sentences each for a total of 21 sentences. Note: Each set has a different subject. However, the subject will be the same (or similar) for each of the three sentences in the set.
Example:
escribí / hablé / comí
Yo ____________ con mi amigo.
Yo ____________ una pizza.
Yo ____________ un email a mi profesora.
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Question words fast practice (Palabras interrogativas)
Write the correct letter of the question word that logically matches the sentence. Use the italicized phrases as clues.
There are 5 sets with 4 sentences each for a total of 20 sentences. There are 20 different question words.
Example:
Yo tengo un coche Ford. a. Cuándo (When)
Luisa habla con Elena. b. Cuál (What / Which)
Mi clase favorita es español. c. Con quién (With whom)
La fiesta es el tres de marzo. d. Qué (What)*
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Note: Italicized phrases are not shown in the example above due to a formatting issue. Phrases that should have been italicized are listed below.
Un coche
Elena
Español
El tres de marzo
Present tense regular verbs short fill in practice
Complete each set of sentences using the verbs from the word bank.
*There are 7 sets with 3 sentences each for a total of 21 sentences.
*Note: The subject for each set of sentences will be same (or similar) for each of the three sentences.
Example:
vivo / hablo / como
Yo ____________ con mi amigo.
Yo ____________ en la cafetería.
Yo ____________ en Los Ángeles.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
IR stem change verbs preterit short practice (Pedir, Servir, Dormir)
Complete each set of sentences using the correct conjugation from the word bank.
*There a 7 sets with 3 sentences each for a total of 21 sentences. Note: The subjects in each set will be the same (or similar) for all 3 sentences.
Example:
dormí / serví / pedí
Yo _____________ una ensalada en el restaurante ayer.
Yo _____________ la cena en mi casa. (cena: dinner)
Yo _____________ a las diez anoche.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Regular preterit missing element practice
*Students will complete a total of 18 sentences (6- ar, 6 -er, 6 -ir). A structured template with 3 columns is provided.
Example:
-AR verbs
Complete each sentence by adding the missing element in the middle column. The missing element can be 2-3 words and should logically fit with the sentence. For the last column, write a clue word from the word bank below.
Re-write the subject and verb in the first column.
Word bank for the last column (Use in any order): ayer / anoche / una vez / anteayer / la semana pasada / esta mañana
Yo hablé / Con quién / Cuándo
Possible answer: Yo Yo hablé con mi amigo ayer.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, bell ringer, entry or exit slip.
Question words with conjugation practice (present tense)
Part 1: Question words matching (Write the correct letter of the translation)
*There are 9 question words total.
____ 1. Qué a. Whom
____ 2. Con quién b. When
Part 2: Write the correct letter of the translation for each verb and the correct verb ending. Then, Complete each table using the appropriate present tense conjugation and add 2-3 words to answer the question word. Your sentences must make sense and should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over)
*There are 6 verbs total and students will write a total of 6 sentences. For the matching, there are 6 different infinitives for each verb type and present tense endings for all 6 persons.
_____ 1. Hablar a. to help
_____ 2. Bailar b. to walk
_____ 1. Yo a. as
_____ 2. Tú b. amos
Template: Question word / subject , infinitive / Conjugation / Add 3-4 words to answer the question word
Example: Con quién / Yo / hablar _______________________________
*Note: Question words will repeat in the sentences.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6 for the matching sections only. For original sentences, answers will vary. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry / exit slip, or as part of your sub plans.
Imperfect tense endings and conjugation practice
Part 1: For each verb type, write the correct letter of the verb ending. Then, conjugate the infinitives in the present tense.
*-AR, -ER, -IR verbs included. The matching section for each verb type includes all 6 subjects. For each verb type, students will conjugate 10 infinitives (30 total)
Example:
-AR verbs
____ 1. Yo a. aban
____ 2. Tú b. abais
Part 2: Irregular verbs (Ser, Ir, Ver)
Matching: Write the correct letter of the conjugation. (All 6 persons included).
Part 3: Clue words (Write the correct letter of the translation)
*10 total
Example:
____ 1. Cada día / Todos los días a. As a child
____ 2. Cada tarde / Todas las tardes b. Sometimes
Answer key is included on pages 4-6.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Preterit tense endings and conjugation practice (regular verbs)
Part 1: For each verb type, write the correct letter of the verb ending. Then, conjugate the infinitives in the present tense.
*For each verb type, all 6 persons are included for the matching section. Students will conjugate 10 different infinitives for each verb type (30 total)
Example:
-AR verbs
____ 1. Yo a. ó
____ 2. Tú b. aron
Hablar / Yo: ______________ 6. Bailar / Nosotros: ______________
Part 2: Clue words matching (Write the correct letter of the English translation)
*8 clue words total
Example:
_____ 1. Ayer a. Last weekend
_____ 2. Anoche b. Last monday
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Present tense endings and conjugation practice (regular verbs)
For each verb type, write the correct letter of the verb ending. Then, conjugate the infinitives in the present tense.
For each verb type (-ar, -er, -ir) students will match the endings for all 6 persons. Then, they will conjugate 10 infinitives for each verb type.
Example:
-AR verbs
____ 1. Yo a. a
____ 2. Tú b. an
Hablar / Yo: ______________
Mirar / Tú: ______________
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Present subjunctive endings and conjugation practice (Regular verbs)
Part 1: For each verb type, write the correct letter of the verb ending. Then, conjugate the infinitives in the present subjunctive.
*-AR, -ER, -IR verbs included. The matching section for each verb type includes all 6 subjects. For each verb type, students will conjugate 10 infinitives (30 total)
Example:
-AR verbs
____ 1. Yo a. ES
____ 2. Tú b. EN
Hablar / Yo: ______________ 6 . Bailar / Nosotros: ______________
Mirar / Tú: ______________ 7. Comprar / Vosotros: ______________
Part 2: Introductory verbs (Write the correct letter of the translation)
*10 introductory verbs total
Example:
____ 1. Querer (e-ie) / Desear a. to order (to mandate)
Part 3: Complete using the appropriate conjugation of the present subjunctive.
(8 total)
Example:
Yo quiero que tú ___________________ en la clase. (hablar)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Subject pronouns and present tense mini practice
Note: For the present tense, only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used.
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the subject pronoun for each person. Note: For Yo, Tú, Vosotros, and Uds. write the English translation only. (11 total)
Example:
_____ 3. Carlos a. Ella
_____ 4. Marta b. Nosotros
Part 2: Write the correct conjugation of the present tense for each subject.
*There are 6 subjects total. For each subject, students will conjugate an -ar, -er, and -ir verb. (18 conjugations total)
*A table with present tense -ar, -er, -ir verbs is included.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Stem change verbs mini review (present tense)
Part 1: Write the correct letter of stem change type for each infinitive (e-ie, o-ue, e-i, u-ue)
*There are 10 infinitives total.
Example:
a. E-I / b. E-IE / c. U-UE / d. O-UE
_____ 1. Pensar
_____ 4. Almorzar
_____ 7. Servir
Part 2: Conjugate each infinitive in the present tense with the appropriate stem change. Note: There is no stem change in nosotros and vosotros conjugations.
*Students will conjguate all 10 infinitives from part 1 for all 6 persons.
*Note: A table with present tense -ar, -er, -ir endings is provided for reference.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Preterit v Imperfect: Mini conversation with friends
Sara and Paula are both best friends. Today, Sara is visiting Paula. They decide to walk around their neighborhood. The houses in the neighborhood are numbered from 2008 to 2022. Sara decides to play a game with Paula in which they will stop in front of every house. Based on the number of the house, Sara will ask Paula a question about that year of her life. Complete their responses using preterit and imperfect tenses.
*There are 14 mini conversations total.
Note: Almost all the conjugations will be yo and tú for preterit and imperfect. The conversations are not related to one another.
Sample:
Sara: Hola Paula. ¿Cómo estás?
Paula: Yo estoy bien. ¿Y tú?
Sara: Estoy bien también. Vamos a caminar por el barrio.
Paula: ¡ Cómo no!
Sara: Cuando pasamos por cada casa en el barrio, yo te voy a hacer preguntas. ¿Vale?
Paula: ¡Vale!
Casa #2008
Sara: ¿Qué pasó en 2008?
Paula: Yo ____________ en el hospital de la ciudad. (nacer)
Sara: ¿Cómo eras tú?
Paula: Yo _________ pequeña y __________ poco pelo. (ser, tener)
Casa #2009
Sara: ¿Qué pasó en 2009?
Paula: Yo ____________ a caminar. (empezar)
Sara: ¿Con qué jugabas tú?
Paula: Yo ______________ con los juguetes pequeños para niños. (jugar)
Answer key is included on pages 5-8.
This practice can be used for Spanish 2 and Spanish 3 classes. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, or quiz. It can also be used as part of your sub plans.
Practice: Qué v Cuál
Complete each sentence using qué, cuál, or cuáles
*There are 22 fill in the blanks total. Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Example:
¿ _____________ es un teléfono? Es un aparato (machine) que se usa para hablar.
¿_____________ de los dos regalos quieres comprar?
¿ _____________ eres: estudiante o profesor?
¿_____________ es tu película (movie) favorita?
E-IE stem change verbs: Yes / No questions practice
Answer each set of questions with a yes (sí) and a no in the template provided. Write in complete sentences.
Verbs included: empezar, querer, preferir
*There are 6 sets of questions for each verb. Each set has 2 questions (one with a yes and one with a no) for a total of 12 questions
*A structured template is provided for students to write their answers.
Pages 1-2: Questions with empezar
Pages 3-4: Questions with querer
Pages 5-6: Questions with preferir
Answer key is included on pages 7-12. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip. It is ideal for Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes.
Ser: Mini practice
Part 1: Complete the sentences with the correct conjugation of ser. (20 total)
Example:
Yo ___________ estudiante en un colegio.
Tú ___________ mi mejor amigo.
Part 2: Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish. (7 personal questions)
Example:
¿Cómo eres tú? (Give 3 adjectives)
Answer key is included for part 1 only on page 3. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or quiz.