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.
La casa y los quehaceres sentence activity with tener que + infinitive
Part 1: Marcos has six members in his family: La mamá, el papá, his brother José, and his sisters Paula and Isabel. Each person is in a different room or location in their house. Based on where each person is, write a sentence using tener que + infinitive using the correct infinitive phrase from the word bank below. Write your sentences in the template provided.
Students will write 8 sentences (two for Marcos and his mother and one each for the rest of the family members)
Word bank for infinitive phrase (use in the last column)
arreglar el dormitorio / pasar la aspiradora / limpiar el dormitorio / cortar el césped / barrer el suelo / lavar los platos / sacudir los muebles / lavar el coche
Ex: 1. La mamá está en la cocina.
Part 2: Write 5 sentences about the chores that you have to do. Use infinitive phrases from the word bank below or come up with your own. (Note: The word bank is the same as above with a few more chores added)
Answer key is included for part 1 only.
Pages 1-2 are the practice and pages 3-4 are the answer key for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This is a worksheet to practice writing original sentences using tener + que + infinitive
Complete each sentence using the following guidelines:
Write the conjugation of the verb tener (to have) in the first blank
Write the infinitive ending (-ar, -er, -ir) in the second blank
Add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence and be sure it makes sense
There are 18 sentences total separated by infinitives (6- ar, 6 -er, 6 -ir). Note: A list of infinitives are provided with their English translation prior to each group of sentences.
*A table with conjugations of tener for all persons is provided before every set of sentences.
Example
hablar: to speak / comer: to eat / vivir: to live
Yo __________ que habl ____ / _______________________________
Yo __________ que com ____ / ______________________________
Yo __________ que viv ____ / _________________________________
Length: 2 pages
GO VERBS PRACTICE (Tiny conversations)
Complete each tiny conversation with the correct conjugation of the verb. Note: The yo form ends in -go and all other forms have regular conjugations.
Verbs included: hacer, poner, venir, tener, salir, decir, traer, oir (8 total)
There are 5 tiny conversations per verb.
Example:
Hacer: to do / to make
José: ¿Qué __________ tú? / Miguel: Yo __________ los quehaceres.
José: ¿Qué __________ él? / Miguel: Él ___________ la tarea.
José: ¿Qué __________ vosotros? / Miguel: Nosotros ____________ la cama.
José: ¿Qué __________ Uds? / Miguel: Nosotros ___________ cola.
José: ¿Qué __________ Carmen y Alfredo? / Miguel: Ellos ____________ la cena.
Students can also do the practice orally in pairs. Answer key is included
Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-6 are the answer key.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, test / quiz, or entry / exit slip (broken up over a few days).
Reflexive verbs conjugation practice (regular verbs)
Complete each table with the following guidelines:
In column 1, write the appropriate reflexive pronoun (RP: me, te, se etc)
In column 2, write the stem
In column 3, write the appropriate verb ending
Verbs included: lavarse, bañarse, ducharse, secarse, afeitarse, maquillarse
This practice can be used when students are first introduced to reflexive verbs.
Answer key is included. Pages 1-2 are the practice and pages 3-4 are the answer key.
Tener que infinitive practice
Complete each sentence by writing the correct conjugation of tener in the first blank and the appropriate infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) in the second blank using the word bank provided.
In addition to learning the concept of tener que infinitive, this practice involves reading comprehension.
Answer key is included.
Example:
repetir: to repeat / jugar: to play (a sport) / estudiar: to study
Yo _____________ que _________________ con mis amigos.
Tú _____________ que _________________ para el examen.
La profesora que la lección para sus estudiantes.
Page 1: #1-10 with word bank for numbers 1-10 only, Page 2: #11-20 with word bank for numbers 11-20 only.
Present tense regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs conversation worksheet
Complete each mini conversation by conjugating the verb in parenthesis in the first blank and adding at least 3 or more words in the second blank. T
There are 8 conversations per verb type
Verbs included:
Page 1: AR verbs: hablar, practicar, viajar, escuchar, mirar, comprar, bailar, visitar
Page 2: ER verbs: comer, leer, beber, vender, romper, aprender, barrer, correr
Page 3: IR verbs: escribir, asistir, abrir, compartir, decidir, recibir, vivir, imprimir
Verb endings are provided on top of every page for reference. All questions are the same for all verbs .
Example
¿Qué haces tú? (hablar: to speak)
Yo ______________ + ________________________________
¿Qué hace Ud? (practicar: to practice)
Yo ______________ + _______________________________
¿Qué hace él? (viajar: to travel
Él______________ + ________________________________
This practice can also be done orally by students, and can be used for classwork, homework, or quiz.
A partial answer key (pages 4-6) with conjugations only is included, as student answers will vary for the second blank.
Practice: Seguir + present participle
Complete each sentence with the correct conjugation of seguir in the first blank and the present participle in the second blank.
Part 1: -Ar present participles (6 total)
Part 2: - Er present participles (6 total)
Part 3: -Ir present participles (6 total)
Part 4: Present participles with I-Y spelling change (5 total / verbs included: leer, traer, creer, caer, construir)
Part 5: Irregular (e-i stem change) present participles (5 total / verbs included: pedir, servir, repetir, corregir, competir)
Example;
Part 1: -AR present participles
Yo ____________ / ____________________ en la clase. (hablar)
Tú ____________ / ____________________ en la calle. (caminar)
Él ____________ / ____________________ en la sala. (bailar)
Answer key is included.
Pages 1-2 are the practice and page 3-4 are the answer key.
Complete each mini conversation by conjugating the verb in parenthesis in the first blank and adding at least 3 or more words in the second blank. The clue word (ayer, anoche etc does not need to used in the answer)
Imperfect tense conversation worksheet
Complete each mini conversation by conjugating the verb in parenthesis in the first blank and adding at least 3 or more words in the second blank. The clue word (cada día, cada noche etc does not need to be used in the answer)
There are 8 conversations per verb type
Verbs included:
Page 1: AR verbs: hablar, mirar, jugar, bailar, escuchar, viajar, practicar, visitar
Page 2: ER verbs: comer, beber, leer, correr, aprender, vender, responder, barrer
Page 3: IR verbs: vivir, escribir, asistir, salir, recibir, abrir, compartir, venir
Page 4: ser, ir, ver (students will answer 6 questions, 2 for each verb. Conjugations of ser, ir, and ver are provided for reference).
Verb endings are provided on top of every page for reference. All questions are the same for all verbs (with hacer), and the clue words (cada dia etc) are different with a couple of them repeating.
Example:
¿Qué hacías tú cada día? (hablar: to speak)
Yo ______________ + __________________________
¿Qué hacía Ud cada noche? (mirar: to look at / to watch)
Yo ______________ + ___________________________
¿Qué hacía él cada tarde? (jugar: to play)
Él ______________ + __________________________
This practice can also be done orally by students, and can be used for classwork, homework, or quiz.
A partial answer key with conjugations only is included, as student answers will vary for the second blank.
Practice: Verbs followed by infinitive
Complete each sentence in an original manner by choosing an infinitive from the word bank below or coming up with your own. You cannot repeat any infinitives. After the infinitive, add 4 -5 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense. No collaboration or on-line translators.
Students will complete a total of 12 sentences
Verbs included: querer, poder, pensar, necesitar, ir + a, tener + que, gustar, encantar, aburrir, preferir, saber, desear (English translation of the verbs is included).
Students can also use other infinitives not listed in the word bank.
Example:
Yo quiero _____________
Tu puedes __________________
Length: 2 pages
Irregular 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.
12 verbs included: hacer, querer, venir (i stem), andar, estar, poner, poder, tener, saber (u stem), decir, traer, conducir (j stem)
Students will write a total of 12 sentences (3 for i stem, 6 for u stem, and 3 for j stem verbs)
Verb endings are included for reference
Example:
Verbs can be used in any order
hacer (hic): to do / to make / querer (quis): to try to + infinitive / venir (vin): to come
Ayer yo ______________ + _________________________________________
Anoche tú ______________ + ______________________________________
El otro día mis amigos ______________ + _____________________________
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, entry or exit slip, or as part of your sub plans.
El día escolar (school day) with -go verbs (present tense)
Part 1: Complete each blank with the correct conjugation of the verb in parenthesis. (7 sentences total)
Example:
Yo ___________ mucho durante mi día escolar (hacer) . Antes de salir de mi casa, yo ______________ mis libros en mi mochila (poner).
Part 2: Answer in a complete sentence using the clues given in parenthesis. (7 total)
Example:
¿Qué haces tú en la escuela? (aprender con mis profesores)
¿Qué pone Marcos en su mochila? (los materiales escolares)
Notes on English translations of -go verbs are provided prior to part 1.
Answer key is included (pages 3-4).
Length: 4 pages including answer key.
Ser and adjectives practice
Part 1: Write the appropriate subject for every conjugation of ser using the word bank provided
Ex: Soy : yo / Son: ellos, los profesores etc.
Part 2: Write the sentence in the template provided using the correct conjugation of ser and the appropriate form of the adjective (masculine, feminine, singular, plural). (22 sentences total)
A structured template is provided for students to write their answers.
Note: All sentences are short as shown in the example below.
Ex: 1. Yo _____ alto (m) / Answer: Yo soy alto
Elena _____ bonito. / Answer: Elena es bonita.
Pages 1-4 are the practice and pages 5-8 are the answer key.
E-IE stem change verbs present tense practice
Page 1
Part 1: Matching: Write the correct letter of the conjugation (Verbs ending in -AR)
Verbs included: Pensar, Empezar, Comenzar, Cerrar
Example:
c. piensan / empiezan / comienzan / cierran
f. pienso / empiezo / comienzo / cierro
____ 1. Pensar, Empezar, Comenzar, Cerrar (Yo)
Part 2: Answer 4 personal questions (one for each verb)
Page 2
Part 1: Matching: Write the correct letter of the conjugation (Verbs ending in -ER)
Part 2: Part 2: Answer 4 personal questions (one for each verb)
Same format as part 1. Verbs included: Querer, Perder, Entender, Tener
Page 3
Part 1: Matching: Write the correct letter of the conjugation (Verbs ending in -IR)
U-UE stem change verb * Same format as part 1.
Verbs included: Preferir, Mentir, Jugar
Part 2: Answer 3 personal questions (one for each verb)
Answer key is included for part 1 conjugations only. For part 2 (personal questions), student answers will vary.
Note: For the personal questions, all questions are in the tú conjugation except for the verbs perder and mentir.
Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-6 are the answer key.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Irregular preterit tiny review practice
Write the preterit conjugation for each verb. A structured template is provided to write the verb conjugations.
For I, U, J stem verbs, stems and endings are provided for reference.
Verbs included: dar, ir, ser, ver
I stem: hacer, querer, venir
U stem: andar, estar, saber, tener, poner, poder
J stem: decir, traer, conducir
Answer key is included (pages 3-4)
Ir, Ser, Ver present preterit imperfect practice
This worksheet is a short practice on ser, ir, ver (conjugations in present, preterit, and imperfect tenses) and personal questions with these verbs.
Matching sections (write the correct letter of the conjugation for all 6 persons)
Part 1: Ser (to be)
Part 2: Ir (to go)
Part 3: Ver (to see)
Example:
d. ven, vieron, veían e. vas, fuiste, ibas f. soy, fui, era
____ 1. Ser (Yo)
____ 2. Ir (Tú)
____ 6. Ver (Ellos, Ellas, Uds)
Part 4: Answer each question in a complete sentence in the tense of the question (present, preterit, imperfect). There are 9 questions total (3 for every verb in the present, preterit, and imperfect tenses).
Answer key is included for parts 1, 2, and 3 only. For part 4, student answers will vary.
IR stem change preterit verbs review practice (conjugations)
This worksheet is a matching practice on the conjugations of -IR stem change verbs in the preterit
All verbs are structured as follows:
e. pedí, serví, repetí f. pidió, sirvió, repitió
____ 1. Pedir, Servir, Repetir (Yo)
Verbs included:
Part 1: pedir, servir, repetir (e-i stem change)
Part 2: competir, preferir, mentir (e-i stem change)
Part 3: divertirse, sentirse, vestirse (reflexive verbs)
Part 4: dormir, morir (o-u stem change)
Answer key is included (pages 3-4).
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Matching sections (write the correct letter of the conjguation for all 6 persons)
Part 1: -AR verbs (hablar, mirar, escuchar, estudiar)
Part 2: -ER verbs (comer, leer, aprender, beber)
Part 3: -IR verbs (vivir, escribir, recibir, compartir)
Example:
d. habla, mira, escucha, estudia f. hablo, miro, escucho, estudio
____ 1. Hablar, Mirar, Escuchar, Estudiar (Yo)
Part 4: Answer the personal questions in a complete sentence. 9 questions total using verbs from parts 1, 2, and 3.
Answer key is included for parts 1, 2, and 3 only. For part 4, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Reflexive verbs conjugation practice
Conjugate each verb for all persons. Write the reflexive pronoun in the first blank and the present tense conjugation in the second blank.
Part 1: Regular verbs
Verbs included: levantarse, lavarse, cepillarse, bañarse, desayunarse, mirarse, ponerse, quitarse, secarse, maquillarse, peinarse, afeitarse (12 total)
Part 2: Stem change verbs
Verbs included: despertarse, sentarse, vestirse, desvestirse, acostarse, dormirse (6 total)
Example:
Levantarse: to get up
Yo: ______ / _______________ Nosotros: ______ / ________________
Tú: ______ / _______________ Vosotros: ______ / ________________
Él / Ella / Ud: ______ / _____________ Ellos / Ellas / Uds: ______ / _____________
Answer key is included (pages 4-6).
This practice can be used as students are first introduced to conjugating reflexive verbs. It can also be used for classwork or homework.
I-Y preterit verbs review practice
Verbs included: leer, caer, creer, oir
Write the stem in the first blank and the ending in the second blank. For Él / Ella / Ud and Ellos / Ellas / Uds conjugations, write a Y in the blank. Answer the question in a complete sentence.
Example:
Leer: to read
Yo: _______ / ____ Nosotros: ________ / ______
Tú: _______ / ____ Vosotros: ________ / ______
Él / Ella / Ud: Le ___ ó Ellos / Ellas / Uds: Le___ eron
¿Qué libro leíste tú ayer? ____________________________________________
-UIR verbs
Verbs included: construir, destruir, incluir, distribuir
Write the stem in the first blank and the ending in the second blank. For Él / Ella / Ud and Ellos / Ellas / Uds conjugations, write a Y in the blank. Answer the question in a complete sentence.
Example:
Construir: to build
Yo: _______ / ____ Nosotros: ________ / ______
Tú: _______ / ____ Vosotros: ________ / ______
Él / Ella / Ud: Constr ___ ó Ellos / Ellas / Uds: Constru ____ eron
¿Qué construiste tú el año pasado? ______________________
Answer key is included for the verb conjugations only. For the personal questions, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, or entry / exit pass.
Translate each sentence in the template provided. Write the subject (person), conjugation of ir , a, and the appropriate infinitive (-ar -er, -ir)
Students will translate 10 sentences. Answer key is included.
Note: Most of the sentences are short as show in the example below. Infinitive is included next to every sentence.
I am going to walk. (caminar)
We are going to learn. (aprender)
Pages 1-2 are the practice and pages 3-4 are the answer key.