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.
I-Y preterit verbs fast practice
Verbs included: Leer / Oir
-UIR verbs: Construir / Incluir
Guidelines:
(1) Write the correct preterit verb endings for all 6 persons.
(2) Write the correct conjugation of the verb in the blanks. (4 blanks for each verb)
Leer: to read
Yo: Le ____ Nosotros: Le __________
Tú: Le __________ Vosotros: Le __________
Él / Ella / Ud: Le _____ Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: Le __________
¿Qué ____________ tú ayer? Yo _____________ mi novela.
¿Dónde ___________ Carmen? Ella ____________ en su dormitorio.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
GO verbs fill in practice (Present tense)
For each infinitive, complete the table with the stem and appropriate verb ending. Then, write the correct conjugation in the blanks.
Verbs included: Hacer, Poner, Salir, Traer, Caer, Decir, Tener, Venir, Oir (9 total)
There are 6 fill in the blanks for each verb.
Example:
Hacer: to do / to make Stem: hac Yo: hago
Table:
Stem for: Tú , Él / Ella / Ud. , Nosotros, Vosotros , Ellos / Ellas / Uds.
Verb ending for: Tú , Él / Ella / Ud. , Nosotros, Vosotros , Ellos / Ellas / Uds.
Yo ______________ mi tarea.
Tú _____________ la comida.
Él _____________ la cama.
Nosotros _______________ cola para entrar la clase.
¿Qué ________________ vosotros por la noche?
Uds. _______________ mucho trabajo en la oficina.
Answer key is included on pages 6-10.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz , entry or exit slip.
Commands matching practice (Tú, Ud, Uds.)
Write the correct letter of each command form. (+ /-: Affirmative / Negative)
Verbs included: Hablar / Comer / Escribir / Dar / Ir / Ser / Estar / Saber / Hacer / Poner / Venir / Tener / Salir / Decir / Ver / Empezar / Perder / Mentir / Almorzar / Volver / Dormir / Repetir / Jugar (23 total)
Example:
Hablar
_____ 1. Tú affirmative a. (No) Hablen
_____ 2. Tú negative b. (No) Hable
_____ 3. Ud. (+ / -) c. No hables
_____ 4. Uds. (+ / -) d. Habla
Answer key is included on pages 6-10.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip (broken into smaller sections).
Ir stem change preterit short practice (Conjugation and questions)
For each infinitive, write the stem (e-i) or (o-u) and the appropriate verb ending for the 3rd person singular (Él / Ella / Ud.) and 3rd person plural (Ellos / Ellas / Uds.) conjugations. Then, answer the two personal questions and complete the two blanks with the appropriate conjugation.
Verbs included: Pedir, Servir, Preferir, Vestirse, Dormir
Example:
Pedir: to ask for, to order
Yo: Pedí Nosotros: Pedimos
Tú: Pediste Vosotros: Pedisteis
Él / Ella / Ud: P ___ d ____ Ellos / Ellas Uds: P ___ d __________
¿Qué pediste tú ayer en el café? ______________________________________
¿Qué pedisteis vosotros en el restaurante? ______________________
Carlos ____________ una pizza ayer.
Los estudiantes ________________ ayuda de su profesora.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Note: Student answers will vary for the personal questions.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Practice: Present tense of -AR verbs
*Only regular -ar verbs are used.
Part 1: Conjugate the verbs below in the present tense. (10 total)
Ex: Hablar / Yo : ____________
Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish. No on-line translators or unauthorized resources. (10 total: Combination of yes / no and information questions)
¿Hablas tú español o inglés? (hablar: to speak)________________________
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Note: Student answers will vary for part 2.
This practice can be used in Spanish 1 or Spanish 2 classes. It can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Tener que infinitive with questions words practice
In the template, write the correct conjugation of tener, que, the given infinitive. Then, add 2-3 words to answer the question word in the last box. (10 sentences total)
*A structured template is provided for student responses. A table with present tense conjugations of tener is included for reference.
Example:
Infinitive: Hablar: to speak
Template: Subject + Conjugation of tener + Que + Infintive + ¿Con quién?
Answer: Yo tengo que hablar con mi amigo.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Student answers will vary for the question words.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Reading: El día de acción de gracias (Thanksgiving)
Note: The reading is mostly in the preterit (past) tense with a few sentences in the present tense.
Read the letter that Marcos wrote to his friend Luis about how he and his family celebrated thanksgiving. Then, answer the questions that follow.
*There are 14multiple choice comprehension questions (Write A or B). Students will also write a short paragraph on how they celebrated Thanksgiving, using the guidelines provided.
Pages 1-2: Reading
Pages 3-4: Comprehension questions and original paragraph
Pages 5-6: Answer key for comprehension questions only. For the original paragraph, student answers will vary.
Sample:
Hola Luis,
¿Cómo estás? Espero que estés bien. Hace frío aquí. ¿Qué tiempo hace en San Juan? La semana pasada nosotros celebramos el día de acción de gracias. Nuestra casa está en Manhattan, Nueva York. Hace dos semanas, mis padres fueron al supermercado e hicieron las compras para el día de acción de gracias. Dos días antes del día de dar gracias, mis tíos y sus hijos vinieron a nuestra casa. Mis tíos se llaman Roberto y Carmen. Sus hijos se llaman Daniel y Paula. Ellos viajaron en avión de Tampa, Florida. Daniel tiene quince años y Paula tiene doce años.
Comprehension questions: Write the correct letter (A or B) for each question.
_____ 1. ¿Dónde vive Marcos?
a. Nueva York b. Florida
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or as part of your sub plans. It can be used when students return to school from Thanksgiving holiday.
Tener que with present tense verbs practice
For each set of sentences, follow these guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation of tener in the first blank.
In the remaining blanks, write the present tense conjugation of the italicized infinitives (-ar, -er, -ir) from the first sentence.
There are 7 sets with 4 sentences per set (28 total).
Yo ______________ que hablar, comer, y escribir.
Yo ______________ con mis amigos.
Yo _______________ una pizza
Yo ______________ un email.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
El artista y su trabajo mini conversations
Complete each mini conversation between Elena and Marcos about what an artist does. Use the word bank below. (12 conversations total)
Word bank:
museo / pintura / venden / sencillo / lienzo / el primer plano / realista / escuela / paleta / taller / maestros / galería / colores (2x) / el fondo / pincel / abstracto /
mural / personas / callejero / eventos / diaria / muralista
Example:
Elena: ¿Qué hace un artista?
Marcos: Un artista hace una __________________.
Elena: ¿Qué usa un artista en su pintura?
Marcos El artista usa varios ____________________.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 2A of Realidades 3.
*Students can also do this practice orally in pairs.
Ser and adjectives questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence in the template provided using the word bank below. For each question, use adjectives of personality in the first template and an adjective of nationality in the second template. Do not repeat any adjectives. Be sure that your adjectives agree in number (singular / plural) and in gender (masculine / feminine). You can also use adjectives that are not in the word bank, as long as they make sense.
*A word bank with a list of adjectives of personality and nationalities is provided with their English translation. A table with conjugations of ser and the question / answer chart is also included (ex: If the subject of the question is tú, the subject of the answer is yo).
There are 7 questions total. Each question is structured the same (only the subjects will vary)
Example:
¿Cómo eres tú?
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ser + Adjective + y + Adjective
¿De qué nacionalidad eres tú?
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ser + Nationality
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. However, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip. It can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes. It can also be used with chapter 1B of Realidades 2.
Preterit practice: Regular, Spelling change, and Irregular verbs (Conjugation and questions)
Part 1: Write the correct conjugation of each infinitive in the preterit.
Students will complete a conjugation chart for all 6 persons for the following verbs: Hablar, Comer, Vivir, Buscar, Jugar, Empezar, Dar, Ir / Ser, Ver, Hacer
Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence in the preterit. (12 questions total)
*All aforementioned verbs are used in the questions except for ser. Hacer and Ver are used twice.
Pages 1-2: Practice
Pages 3-4: Same practice but instead of questions for part 2, it has lines if teachers want to use the questions as a dictation activity.
Page 5: Answer key for part 1 conjugations only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Stem change verbs: Conjugation and questions guided practice (Present tense)
For each stem change type (e-ie, o-ue, e-i, u-ue) follow the guidelines below.
Write the correct stem change in the first blank and the appropriate verb ending in the second blank. For the nosotros and vosotros conjugations, write the ending only.
Example:
Pensar: to think (e-ie)
Yo: P _____ n s____ Nosotros: Pens __________
Tú: P_____ ns____
Answer each question in a complete sentence. For the verb conjugation, write the correct stem change in the first blank and the appropriate verb ending in the second blank. For the nosotros and vosotros conjugations, write the ending only. (4 questions per verb)
Empezar: to start / to begin (e-ie)
¿Cuándo emp ______ z _______ tú la clase?
Yo emp ______ z _______ + _________________________________________________
¿A qué hora emp ______ z ____ el programa?
El programa emp ______ z ____ + ____________________________________________
Verbs included:
Pages 1-3: E-IE stem change verbs
Pensar / Empezar (Conjugate Pensar / Answer 4 questions with Empezar)
Entender / Querer (Conjugate Entender / Answer 4 questions with Querer)
Mentir / Preferir (Conjugate Mentir / Answer 4 questions with Preferir)
Pages 4-6: O-UE stem change verbs
Contar / Almorzar (Conjugate Contar / Answer 4 questions with Almorzar)
Volver / Poder (Conjugate Volver / Answer 4 questions with Poder)
Morir / Dormir (Conjugate Morir / Answer 4 questions with Dormir)
Pages 7-8: E-I / U-UE stem change verbs
Servir / Pedir (Conjugate Servir / Answer 4 questions with Pedir)
Jugar (Conjugate Jugar / Answer 4 questions with Jugar)
Answer key is included on pages 9-16 for the conjugations only. For personal questions, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, quiz / test, and entry or exit slip.
Reflexive verbs: Personal questions with vocabulary
Answer each question using an appropriate reflexive verb from the word bank below. Write your answers in the template provided. All verbs must be conjugated. Make stem changes, where needed. (10 questions total)
*Note: All questions start with “¿Qué + conjugation of hacer.”
Example:
Word bank: lavarse las manos / despertarse (e-ie)
¿Qué haces tú con el reloj despertador?
Template: Subject + Reflexive pronoun + Conjugated verb + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip. Students can also do this practice orally in pairs.
Gustar with infinitives questions practice
Answer each question with the prepositional phrase (a mí ), the indirect object pronun (me), conjugation of gustar (gusta), and the appropriate infinitive phrase from the word bank.
*There are 12 questions total (all with te). A structured template is provided for student responses.
Note: All questions start with ¿A ti qué te gusta hacer …?
Example:
Word bank: mirar la tele / hablar de mi vida (life)
¿A ti qué te gusta hacer con tus amigos?
Template: Prepostional phrase + Indirect object pronoun + Conjugation of gustar + Infinitive phrase
¿A ti qué te gusta hacer en la sala (living room)?
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes. It can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Present tense all verbs mini conversations practice
Verb types included: Regular, Irregular, -Go, Stem change, Reflexive
Write the correct conjugation of each infinitive in the present tense. Make stem changes (e-ie, o-ue, e-i, u-ue), where needed. For reflexive verbs, use the appropriate reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se). Note: For each mini conversation, use the same infinitive for both blanks.
There are 4 sets. Each set has 20 mini conversations.
Example:
Set 1
¿Con quién _______________ tú? (hablar)
Yo ________________ con mis amigos.
¿Qué _____________ tú hoy? (comer)
Yo _____________ una pizza.
¿Dónde ______________ tú? (vivir)
Yo ______________ en Nueva York.
Verbs included:
*Ser, Estar, Dar, Ir, Ver, Saber, Conocer are included in every set along with the verbs below. There is one mini conversation with each verb.
Set 1: Hablar, Comer, Vivir, Pensar, Almorzar, Entender, Poder, Pedir, Dormir, Hacer, Poner, Lavarse, Despertarse
For each conversation: Subject of the question is tú
Set 2: Comprar, Leer, Escribir, Empezar, Querer, Contar, Jugar, Preferir, Repetir, Salir, Caer, Acostarse, Vestirse
For each conversation: Subject of the question is Él / Ella / Name of person
Set 3: Trabajar, Aprender, Recibir, Cerrar, Volver, Sugerir, Servir, Venir, Tener, Seguir, Cepillarse, Sentirse, Quedarse, Traer
For each conversation: Subject of the question is Vosotros / Vosotras
Set 4: Mirar, Vender, Decidir, Comenzar, Devolver, Costar, Resolver, Perder, Competir, Decir, Oir, Pintarse, Afeitarse
For each conversation: Subject of the question is Ellos / Ellas / Names of persons
Answer key is included on pages 8-14. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, test, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections). It can also be used as part of your sub plans. Students can also practice with the mini conversations orally.
I-Y preterit mini practice
Complete each blank with the correct conjugation of the infinitive in the preterit. For the Él / Ella / Ud. and Ellos / Ellas / Uds conjugations, write “y” only in the blank provided.
Verbs included: Leer, Caer, Oir, Creer (6 fill in the blanks for each verb)
*A table with preterit endings is included for reference.
Leer: to read
Yo _______ un libro. 4. Nosotros _____________ en la biblioteca.
Tú ___________ una novela. 5. Vosotros _____________ por la noche.
Él le ____ ó el informe. 6. Uds. le ____ eron con sus amigos.
-UIR verbs: Write the correct preterit conjugation in each blank.
*Verbs included: Construir, Incluir (6 fill in the blanks for each verb)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
O-UE stem change verbs fill in practice (Present tense)
For each infinitive, write the stem with the stem change and the appropriate verb endings. Then, complete the fill in the blanks with the correct conjugation.
3 infinitives included: Almorzar, Poder, Dormir
Example:
Almorzar
Template: Infinitive stem (all 6 persons)
Template: Verb endings (all 6 persons)
Yo __________________ en el café.
¿Con quién ________________ tú hoy?
Él ______________ con Inés.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, quiz, entry or exit slip.
E-I / U-UE stem change verbs fill in practice (Present tense)
For each infinitive, write the stem with the stem change and the appropriate verb endings. Then, complete the fill in the blanks with the correct conjugation.
3 infinitives included: Pedir, Servir, Jugar
Example:
Pedir
Template: Infinitive stem (all 6 persons)
Template: Verb endings (all 6 persons)
Yo ____________ una pizza.
¿Qué _______________ tú para almuerzo hoy?
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, quiz, entry or exit slip.
El arte: Sentence completion matching practice
Write the correct letter of the phrase that best completes each sentence.
*There are 3 sets. Each set has 6 sentences for a total of 18 sentences.
Example:
f. hace una escultura de oro / d. hay muchas pinturas, esculturas, y artefactos / e. pinta un cuadro muy bonito
____ 1. En el museo
____ 2. El artista
____ 3. El escultor
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 2A of Realidades 3.
El tiempo: Practice with weather (Present and imperfect tenses)
Part 1: Matching (Write the correct letter of the English translation for each weather expression) *20 total
Example:
g. It was hot / o. It was raining / j. It is good weather
_____ 1. Hace buen tiempo
_____ 3. Llovía
_____ 14. Hacía calor
Part 2: Answer each question with a different weather expression in the tense of the question (present or imperfect). *10 questions total
¿ Qué tiempo hace hoy? ________________________________________
¿Qué tiempo hacía la semana pasada? ______________________________
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, entry / exit slip.