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.
A structured practice with answering questions using tener que + infinitive
Part 1: Answer 8 questions first with a yes and then with a no using complete sentences. A template is provided for students to write their answers. Answer key is included.
Part 2: Answer the 6 information questions in a complete sentence. A partial answer key is included since student answers will vary.
Pages 1-3 are the yes / no questions with tener que + infinitive
Pages 4-5 are the information questions with tener que + infinitive
Pages 6-8 are the answer key for the yes / no questions
Pages 9-10 are the partial answer key for the information questions
Preterit i-y spelling change conjugation practice and sentences
A structured worksheet to practice the conjugations of i-y spelling change preterit verbs.
Verbs included: leer, caer, creer, oir / UIR verbs: destruir, huir, construir, influir
Part 1: Write the appropriate verb endings for the 8 aforementioned verbs for all 6 persons. Stems are provided for students.
Part 2: Choose any 6 of the 8 aforementioned verbs and write 6 original sentences with the guidelines provided.
Future tense practice (no collaboration or on-line translators)
For each infinitive, conjugate it for all 6 persons in the future tense. Then, use the infinitive to write an 8 word minimum sentence in the future tense about what will happen in 10 years on the given topic. Post your word count at the end of the sentence.
Example: Hablar / Los medios de comunicación
There are 9 verbs total
Verbs included: hablar, aprender, vivir, vestirse, haber, ser, ir, valer, tener
IR stem change preterit verbs practice
7 verbs included: (e-i) pedir, servir, repetir, divertirse, vestirse / (o-u) dormir , morir
Part 1: Write the appropriate preterit endings for the verbs below and make stem change in the 3rd person singular (él /ella / ud forms) and in 3rd person plural (ellos / ellas / uds forms)
Stems are included and students have to write the correct endings and make the appropriate stem change
Part 2: Write 5 original sentences with -ir stem change preterit verbs and the guidelines provided
Present tense personal questions with regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs
Answer each personal question below by choosing the correct verb from the answer choices provided and add information to complete the answer.
There are 12 questions total
Verbs included:
-AR: hablar, ayudar, trabajar, tocar
-ER: aprender, comprender, correr, leer, vender
-IR: escribir, recibir, vivir
Model
¿Con quién viajas tú a España? (viajan / viajo)
Yo ____________ con _______________
Answer: Yo viajo con mis amigos.
Students will complete sentences and create original sentences with the present subjunctive as they are being introduced to the topic.
Only regular -ar, -er, -ir subjunctive verbs are used
Present subjunctive: Original sentence completions
Part 1: Complete the first two columns by adding a different subject (person) from the one provided in the change of subject column and conjugating the introductory verb in the present tense from the list below. (10 sentences total)
Part 2: Write 5 original sentences in the present subjunctive using the guidelines provided
Stem change verbs original sentences (no collaboration or on-line translators)
For each stem change type, write the stem change (e-ie , e-i, o-ue) where needed or the present tense ending for nosotros and vosotros and then add 5-6 words to create an original sentence. Sentences must be 7 words minimum. Post the word count at the end of every sentence. Sentences cannot be repetitive (using the same words over and over).
There are 6 sentences per stem change type (e-ie / u-ue, e-i, o-ue) for a total of 18 sentences
Verbs included:
E-IE: querer, empezar, pensar, preferir, mentir, perder
U:UE: jugar
E-I: pedir, servir, repetir, decir, competir, seguir
O-UE: dormir, poder, volver, devolver, encontrar, almorzar
Example:
(querer)Yo qu______ro______________________________________
(empezar) Ella emp___za__________________________________
(pensar) Vosotros pens____________________________________
Irregular preterit practice: conjugations and sentences
12 verbs included:
I stem: hacer, venir, querer
u stem: andar, estar, poner, poder, tener, saber
j stem: decir, traer, conducir
Part 1: For each verb, write the stem in the blanks provided. Note: For irregular verbs the stems are different, but the endings are the same. The only difference is for J stem verbs, the 3rd person ending is eron. (12 verbs total in this section)
Part 2: Write 6 original sentences with the guidelines provided
Practice: Present subjunctive
For each set of sentences, choose the correct present subjunctive verb and then add 3-4 words or more to expand on the sentence.
There are 15 sentences total. Answer key is included with the verb only.
Example:
bailen / hables / nade
Yo quiero que tú ____________________________________________________
Él prefiere que Ud___________________________________________________
Nosotros rogamos que ellos __________________________________________
This practice can be used as students are being introduced to the subjunctive.
Original sentences with present tense -ar, -er, -ir verbs (regular verbs only)
Add the correct present tense ending to each verb. Then, add 5-6 words to create an original sentence. Sentences must be 7 words minimum. Post the word count at the end of every sentence.
Students will write a total of 18 sentences
Verbs included:
-AR: hablar, bailar, ayudar, buscar, practicar, mirar
-ER: aprender, comer, vender, comprender, correr, leer
-IR: vivir, abrir, recibir, escribir, asistir, partir
Example
-AR
(hablar) Yo habl___________________________________________
(bailar) Tú bail_______________________________________
Practice: Regular preterit -ar, -er, -ir verbs (conjugations and sentences)
6 verbs included: hablar, bailar, aprender, comer, escribir, salir
Part 1: For each verb, write the ending in the blank provided. Stems are provided for students.
Part 2: Write 6 original sentences with the guidelines provided.
A practice worksheet with spelling change verbs (-car, -gar, -zar) in the present subjunctive.
Part 1: Complete the verb conjugation chart (6 total)
Part 2: Complete each sentence with the correct conjugation of the present subjunctive (10 total)
Part 3: Complete the 6 sentences in an original manner with the guidelines provided
Answer key is included for parts 1 and 2 only
-CAR, -GAR, -ZAR spelling change preterit verbs sentence writing activity (no collaboration / no on-line translators)
Verbs included:
-car: buscar, tocar, sacar
-gar: pagar, jugar, llegar
-zar: empezar, almorzar, cruzar
Combine elements from columns A, B, C, D, and E to form logical sentences with the imperfect tense. For each sentence follow these guidelines:
Start your sentence with a different clue word (Anoche etc)
Use a different subject (person) in every sentence. For each verb type: -car, -gar, and -zar, one sentence must be in the yo form with the correct spelling change.
Conjugate the verb in the preterit tense.
Choose the right phrase in column E so that your sentence makes sense.
Students will write a total of 9 sentences in the template provided.
This worksheet is a matching practice with the conjugations of -go verbs in the present subjunctive. There are 20 conjugations total.
Verbs included: hacer, decir, poner, salir, tener, venir, caer, traer, oir, satisfacer (10 total / each verb is used twice)
Answer key is included
This worksheet is a practice on tener que infinitive and ir a infinitive (present tense)
Part 1: Matching (write the correct letter of the conjugations of tener and ir) 12 total
Part 2: Write original sentences with the guidelines and template provided. Students will write 6 sentences with tener que infinitive and 6 sentences with ir + a + infinitive for a total of 12 sentences.
Answer key is included for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This is a worksheet on saber v conocer
Part 1: Matching practice (write the correct letter of the conjugation of saber and conocer) 12 conjugations total
Part 2: Rewrite each question by conjugating the verb saber and conocer. Then, answer the question in a complete sentence. (7 questions total)
Answer key is included for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
A matching practice on nosotros commands (affirmative and negative)
There are 29 verbs total (regular, irregular, stem change, and reflexive)
Answer key is included
Introductory verbs present subjunctive
A matching practice on introductory verbs used with present subjunctive (querer, es bueno que etc).
There are 26 introductory verbs total and answer key is included
Recomendaciones para los problemas del medioambiente
Recommendations for environmental problems.
Marcos Padilla is an environmentalist. Today, he is on the radio telling his listeners on several environmental issues facing the city. His listeners have the opportunity to offer solutions so everyone can help. For each listener, answer using a different introductory verb from the list below or come up with your own and use a different subjunctive verb. Your sentences must make sense and responses must be logical.
MP: Hay un aumento en el uso de electricidad.
Lola Sánchez: ______________________________________________
There are 10 problems total.
This practice is a worksheet to practice tu affirmative and negative commands.
There are 4 sections categorized by verb types.
Part 1: Regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs (6 total)
Part 2: Go / irregular verbs (11 total)
Part 3: Stem change verbs (9 total)
Part 4: Reflexive verbs (6 total)
Total: 32 verbs
Answer key is included.