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.
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.
La salud: Health situations with tú commands and subjunctive
Luis is studying to be a doctor. He is very knowledgeable. In his small village, his friends often call on him to get advice on minor health issues. His younger sister Adela has a habit of repeating Luis’s advice but in her own way. Complete Luis’s responses using tú commands (affirmative or negative). For Adela’s responses, choose and conjugate the introductory verb in the present tense for the first blank, and choose an appropriate response with the present subjunctive for the second blank.
There are 8 situations in the present tense.
Example:
Column A: Haz tú ejercicio / Toma tú una aspirina
Column B: Mandar / Sugerir (verbs can be used in any order)
Column C: hagas ejercicio / tú tomes una aspirina
Miguel: Yo tengo un dolor de cabeza muy fuerte.
Luis: _____________________________
Adela: Yo ________________que tú _________________________________
Answer:
Luis: Toma tú una aspirina.
Adela: Yo mando que tú tomes una aspirina.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used with chapter 3 of Realidades 3. This practice can be used as classwork, homework, or added to a quiz / test. Students can also do the practice orally in pairs or small groups.
ER verbs: Yes / No questions guided practice (Present tense)
Answer each question with a yes (sí) and no (no) in a complete sentence. Write your answers in the template provided. (8 questions total)
*Only regular -Er verbs are used.
Verbs included: comer, leer, correr, comprender, aprender, beber, vender, barrer
*The question answer chart is included for reference (Ex: If the subject of the question is tú, the subject of the answer is Yo)
Example:
¿Comes tú una pizza? (comer: to eat)
Template: Yes + Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Template: No + Subject + No + Conjugated verb + Rest
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 / exit slip.
Practice: Las tiendas with ir + a + infinitive (Present tense)
Complete each conversation with the correct conjugation of ir (first 3 blanks) and the correct activity that each person is going to do in the last blank. For the last blank, use the word bank provided. (7 conversations total)
*Note: All conversations are structured the same. Only the subjects (people) will be different.
Stores included: la tienda de ropa / la joyería / el almacén / la tienda de electrodomésticos / la zapatería / la librería / la tienda de descuentos
Example:
Word bank: comprar libros y revistas / comprar una camisa y los jeans
¿A dónde _________ tú?
Yo _________ a la tienda de ropa.
¿Qué vas a hacer allí?
Yo __________ a _________________________________________________.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also the practice orally.
It can also be used with chapter 2B (Preliminary vocabulary ) of Realidades 2.
IR verbs: Yes / No questions guided practice (Present tense)
Answer each question with a yes (sí) and no (no) in a complete sentence. Write your answers in the template provided. (8 questions total)
*Only regular -Ir verbs are used.
Verbs included: escribir, abrir, vivir, recibir, subir, salir, asistir, discutir
*The question answer chart is included for reference (Ex: If the subject of the question is tú, the subject of the answer is Yo)
Example:
¿Escribes tú un email? (escribir: to write)
Template: Yes + Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Template: No + Subject + No + Conjugated verb + Rest
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, study guide, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Ser, Estar, -Ar verbs guided questions practice (Present tense)
For each set, answer each question in a complete sentence using the clues provided in parentheses. Write your answer in the template provided.
*There are 8 sets with 3 questions each for a total of 24 sentences. Note: All 3 questions in each set will have the same subject. In each set, there is one question with a different -ar verb, Ser, and Estar. Only regular -Ar verbs are used.
A table with -AR verb endings and the conjugations of Ser and Estar is included for reference.
Example:
Set 1: If the subject of the question is Tú, the subject of the answer is __________
¿Con quién hablas tú? (con mi amigo) (Hablar: to speak)
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
¿Cómo eres tú? (simpático)
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
¿Cómo estás tú? (bien)
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 4-6.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slips, or as part of your sub plans. It can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes.
Regular preterit verbs guided questions practice
For each set, answer each question in a complete sentence in the template provided. Note: The clue word (ayer, anoche etc does not need to be included in your answer)
*There are 8 sets with 3 questions each (1 -ar, 1- er, 1- ir) for a total of 24 questions. The subject in each set will be the same or similar for all 3 questions.
*A table with -Ar, - Er, -Ir preterit endings is included for reference.
Example:
Set 1: If the subject of the question is Tú, the subject of the answer is ___________
¿Con quién hablaste tú ayer? (Hablar: to speak)
Template: Subject + Conjguated verb + Rest
¿Qué comiste tú ayer? (Comer: to eat)
Template: Subject + Conjguated verb + Rest
¿Qué escribiste tú ayer? (Escribir: to write)
Template: Subject + Conjguated verb + Rest
Verbs included in each set
Set 1: Hablar, Comer, Escribir
Set 2: Estudiar, Beber, Vivir
Set 3: Comprar, Correr, Abrir
Set 4: Trabajar, Volver, Compartir
Set 5: Escuchar, Devolver, Decidir
Set 6: Caminar, Vender, Asistir
Set 7: Mirar, Romper, Salir
Set 8: Viajar, Barrer, Recibir
Answer key is included on pages 5-7. However, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also do the practice orally in pairs or small groups.
La casa: House vocabulary matching and fill in practice (Spanish)
Part 1: Matching (Write the correct letter of the English translation) *15 total
Example:
m. Door / l. House
_____ 1. La casa
_____ 2. La puerta
Part 2: Write the correct letter of the house vocabulary word for each description. *15 total (All vocabulary words are from part 1)
Example:
o. La casa / m. La sala
_____ 1. Es donde las personas viven con sus familias.
_____ 2. Es donde la familia mira la tele.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
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
Preterit Imperfect clue words sorting practice
For each set of clue words, write each one under the correct tense (preterit or imperfect) in the template provided.
*There are 8 sets for a total of 32 clue words (16 preterit / 16 imperfect)
Example:
Ayer / Cada día / Anoche / Cuando yo era niño(a)
Template: Preterit - Imperfect - Preterit - Imperfect
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer preterit structured questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence in the template provided. Vary your answers (do not use the same answer for each question). The italicized clue word (ayer, anoche) etc does not need to be used in your answer.
*For each verb, there are 4 information questions. Each question has a different subject. A structured template is provided for student responses.
*For each verb, a table with all 6 preterit conjugations is included for reference.
Example:
Dar
¿Qué diste tú a José ayer?
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. Students can also practice the questions orally.
Length: 3 pages
Hacer, Querer, Venir preterit structured questions practice
Answer each question in a complete sentence in the template provided. Vary your answers (do not use the same answer for each question). The clue word (ayer, anoche) etc does not need to be used in your answer.
There are 4 questions for each verb with a different subject. A structured template is provided for student responses.
Irregular stem and irregular preterit endings are included for reference.
Example:
¿Qué hiciste tú ayer?
Template: Subject + Stem + Ending + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. However, student answers will vary. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
IR preterit verbs guided question and answer practice
Part 1: Write each question and answer in the template provided. Clue words italicized. (8 questions total)
Note: The English translation of each infinitive is included with each question.
Example:
escribiste/ Qué / tú / ayer (Escribir: to write)
Template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Clue word
Yo / la tarea / escribí/ Ayer
Template: Clue word + Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Verbs included: Escribir, Vivir, Salir, Recibir, Decidir, Abrir, Compartir, Discutir
Part 2: Conjugate in the preterit. (Students will conjugate 2 -ar verbs for all 6 persons)
Part 3: Clue words matching (Write the correct letter of the English translation)
Note: All clue words are from part 1
Example:
e. Five years ago / c. Yesterday
_____ 1. Ayer
_____ 2. Hace cinco años
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also practice the questions orally.
ER preterit verbs guided question and answer practice
Part 1: Write each question and answer in the template provided. Clue words italicized. (8 questions total)
Note: The English translation of each infinitive is included with each question.
Example:
comiste / Qué / tú / ayer (Comer: to eat)
Template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Clue word
Yo / los tamales / comí / Ayer
Template: Clue word + Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Verbs included: Comer, Beber, Volver, Correr, Comprender, Aprender, Vender, Barrer
Part 2: Conjugate in the preterit. (Students will conjugate 2 -ar verbs for all 6 persons)
Part 3: Clue words matching (Write the correct letter of the English translation)
Note: All clue words are from part 1
Example:
f. One hour ago / h. Yesterday
_____ 1. Ayer
_____ 2. Hace una hora
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also practice the questions orally.
Present tense -IR verbs guided question and answer practice
Write each question and answer in the template provided. (8 questions total)
Only regular -IR verbs are used. The English translation of each infinitive used in every question is included. The template is very structured for student responses.
Verbs included: Escribir, Vivir, Abrir, Recibir, Compartir, Salir, Imprimir, Asistir
This practice can be used in Spanish 1 classes.
Example:
escribes / tú / hoy / Qué (Comer: to eat)
Template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Rest
un email / escribo / yo
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Present tense -AR verbs guided question and answer practice
Write each question and answer in the template provided. (8 questions total)
Only regular -AR verbs are used. The English translation of each infinitive used in every question is included. The template is very structured for student responses.
Verbs included: Hablar, Comprar, Practicar, Estudiar, Mirar, Esuchar, Visitar, Ayudar
This practice can be used in Spanish 1 classes.
Example:
hablas / Con quién / en la clase / tú (Hablar: to speak)
Template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Rest
con mi amigo / hablo / yo
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Present tense -ER verbs guided question and answer practice
Write each question and answer in the template provided. (8 questions total)
Only regular -ER verbs are used. The English translation of each infinitive used in every question is included. The template is very structured for student responses.
Verbs included: Comer, Beber, Correr, Responder, Vender, Aprender, Leer, Comprender
This practice can be used in Spanish 1 classes.
Example:
comes / Qué / hoy / tú (Comer: to eat)
Template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Rest
una pizza / como / yo
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
AR preterit verbs guided question and answer practice
Part 1: Write each question and answer in the template provided. Clue words italicized. (8 questions total)
Note: The English translation of each infinitive is included with each question.
Example:
hablaste / Con quién / tú / ayer (Hablar: to speak)
Template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Clue word
Yo / con mi amigo / hablé / Ayer
Template: Clue word + Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Verbs included: Hablar, Comprar, Estudiar, Ayudar, Llevar, Trabajar, Mirar, Viajar
Part 2: Conjugate in the preterit. (Students will conjugate 2 -ar verbs for all 6 persons)
Part 3: Clue words matching (Write the correct letter of the English translation)
Note: All clue words are from part 1
Example:
f. The day before yesterday / h. Yesterday
_____ 1. Ayer
_____ 2. Anteayer
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also practice the questions orally.