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 niñez fill in practice with imperfect tense
Part 1: Conjugate each infinitive in the imperfect tense.
*Students will conjugate Jugar, Obedecer, Compartir, Ser, Ir, Ver for all 6 persons.
Part 2: Complete each sentence by choosing the correct infinitive from the word bank and conjugate it in the imperfect. Note: Some infinitives will be used more than once. For reflexive verbs, be sure to include the appropriate reflexive pronoun. (20 sentences total)
Word bank: Ser: to be (5x) / Jugar: to play (4x) / Saltar: to jump / Compartir: to share / Mentir: to lie / Coleccionar: to collect / Portarse: to behave / Dormir: to sleep / Decir: to tell / Montar: to ride / Ir: to go / Pelearse: to fight / Permtir: to allow / Ver: to see / Obedecer: to obey
Example:
Yo ________________ con los bloques.
Tú ________________ la cuerda.
Marcos ________________ las monedas.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 4A of Realidades. 2.
Preterit questions: Irregular, Stem change and I-Y spelling change verbs
Part 1: Conjugation practice
*Irregular preterit verbs (I, U, J STEM) : For each infinitive write the irregular stem using the word bank provided.
Irregular preterit verbs (Dar, Ir, Ser, Ver)
*Complete the table with the correct conjugation using the word bank. (All 6 conjugations included)
I-Y preterit verbs (write the preterit conjugation for all 6 persons for 2 infinitives)
IR stem change preterit verbs (write the preterit conjugation for all 6 persons for 2 infinitives)
Answer each question in a complete sentence in the preterit by providing the information required. Do not answer any question with a yes or no.
*30 questions total (Combination of Irregular, -IR stem change, and I-Y spelling change verbs).
Answer key is included on pages 5-6 for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
*Students can answer the questions orally in pairs . They can also be assigned for classwork, homework, review, or sub plans.
Tener que infinitive basic translation practice
Translate each sentence in Spanish using the template provided. (27 sentences total)
Example:
I have to speak. (hablar: to speak)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Tener + Que + Infinitive
I have to eat. (comer: to eat)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Tener + Que + Infinitive
I have to write. (escribir: to write)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Tener + Que + Infinitive
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Los lugares tiny conversations practice (Present tense)
Marcos is at home while all his friends are doing things around town. He is texting each friend to find out where they are and what they are doing. Complete each mini conversation using the correct infinitive phrase from the word bank. Conjugate the infinitive in the present tense
*10 conversations total with 10 different places.
Note: All conversations are the same as shown in the example below. Only the place and names of friends will be different.
Places included: la biblioteca / la estación de servicio / el correo / el supermercado / la farmacia / la tienda de equipo deportivo / la clínica dental /
el banco / el centro comercial / la tienda de ropa
Example:
Word bank: llenar el tanque / leer un libro
Marcos: ¿Dónde estás?
Elena: Yo estoy en la biblioteca.
Marcos: ¿Qué haces?
Elena: Yo ____________________________
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Los lugares y las compras practice
Marcos is never satisfied with anything. He always finds something to complain about. Read Marcos’s complaints as he goes through different places in town.
*9 places total : La estación de servicio / La tienda de ropa / El banco / El supermercado / La librería / El correo / La tienda de equipo deportivo / El centro comercial / La farmacia
Your task: Write the place (lugar) where the complaint is taking place using the word bank. Then, write 3 things that one can buy at this place using the word bank provided or come up with your own.
Example:
Word bank:
Places: La estación de servicio / La tienda de ropa
What can one buy: los jeans , el pan, las blusas, los sellos, los pantalones
Las camisas son muy feas.
Lugar: _________________________
¿Qué se puede comprar en este (this) lugar?
________ / ________ / ___________
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Realidades 2 Chapter 3A vocabulary practice with preterit
Part 1: Los lugares: Read each description and write the correct place using the word bank. (12 total)
Example:
Word bank: La tienda de equipo deportivo / La tienda de ropa / El banco / El supermercado / El centro / La estación de servicio / El centro comercial / El correo / La farmacia / La clínica dental / El consultorio / La biblioteca
_____________ 1. Es un lugar donde los clientes cobran sus cheques y sacan dinero.
Part 2: Write the name of the place where each line is heard. Use the word bank. *The same word bank from part 1 is used. (12 total)
Example:
_________________________ 1. A mí me duelen los dientes.
Part 3: Based on where each person went, write the correct conjugation of Ir (to go) in the preterit and choose an infinitive phrase from the word bank below and conjugate the infinitive in the preterit. If there are two infinitives, conjugate both . (12 total)
*All 12 places are from part 1
Word bank: Sacar un libro y devolver otro / buscar los palos de golf
Yo __________ (ir) a la tienda de equipo deportivo y yo ____________________
Tu amigo __________ (ir) a la biblioteca y él ________________________
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Gustar verbs basic practice
Complete the template with the correct indirect object pronoun and the correct conjugation of Gustar type verb.
Verbs included: Gustar, Encantar, Aburrir, Doler
*For each verb there are 10 short sentences in a structured template.
Example:
Gustar: to like, to be pleasing
Template:
Yo + A mí + indirect object pronoun + conjugation of Gustar + item (el libro)
Answer: me + gusta
Answer key is included on pages 6-10. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Imperfect tense review worksheet
Write the correct imperfect conjugation for each sentence, and for the other five subjects (persons).
*There are 10 sentences total. Each sentence is in the Yo conjugation.
Verbs included: 1 -ar, 1 -er, 1 -ir, 4 reflexive verbs, Ser, Ir, Ver
Example:
Yo ______________ con mis amigos cada día. (hablar)
In a template, students will write the imperfect tense conjugations of hablar for Tú , Él , Nosotros, Vosotros, Uds.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Imperfect tense practice packet (conjugations and clue words)
For each infinitive type, write the correct conjugation in the imperfect tense.
Part 1: -AR (10 sentences total)
Yo ___________________ con mis amigos cada día. (jugar)
Part 2: -ER (10 sentences total)
Yo ___________________ muchos dulces generalmente. (comer)
Part 3: -IR (10 sentences total)
Yo ___________________ en una casa pequeña de niño. (vivir)
Part 4: Reflexive verbs (Students will conjugate 4 reflexive verbs for all 6 persons in a template provided).
Part 5: Irregular verbs (Complete each sentence with the correct conjugation in the imperfect tense)
*18 sentences total (6 with Ser, 6 with Ir, and 6 with Ver)
Part 6: Clue words matching (Write the correct letter of the English translation) *24 total
q. Always / u. When I was a child
_____ 1. Cuando yo era niño(a)
_____ 3. Siempre
Note: A table with -ar, -er, -ir imperfect tense endings and the conjugations of Ser, Ir, and Ver is included for reference.
Answer key is included on pages 6-10. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test , review, entry / exit slip (broken into smaller sections), or sub plans.
Go verbs original questions practice
For each verb, write the question and answer in the template provided.
*9 questions total
Verbs included: Hacer, Salir, Poner, Venir, Tener, Caer, Traer, Decir, Oir
*A table with yo conjugations of all 9 verbs is included for reference.
Example:
Hacer: to do, to make
después de la escuela / tú / haces / Qué
Template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Rest
Template for answer: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also do the practice orally.
Length: 4 pages
Los lugares questions matching practice (Preterit)
For each place, write the letter of the correct answer. (14 total)
Example:
c. Yo compré las raquetas de tenis.
m. Yo eché una carta y compré unos sellos.
_____ 1. ¿Qué hiciste tú en el correo?
_____ 14. ¿Qué hiciste tú en la tienda de equipo deportivo?
Note: All questions start with " Qué hiciste tú…" (Only the places are different)
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Length: 2 pages
Los lugares original sentences (preterit)
For each infinitive, write the preterit conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 4-5 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence about the place provided.
There are 10 different infinitives with 10 different places.
A word bank with helpful words is included , if students want to use it.
Example:
Cobrar: to cash / Create a sentence about el banco
Template:
Subject (All 6 persons) + Conjugation + Add 4-5 words to create an original sentence.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Length: 3 pages
Los lugares mini paragraph
Complete the paragraph with the correct present tense conjugation of the infinitive in parenthesis.
*10 sentences total with 10 different verbs.
*Note: All sentences are in the yo form
Example:
En el banco (1) yo ______________ mi cheque. (cobrar) En la farmacia (2) yo ______________ mi receta. (recoger > g-j)
Conjugate all infinitives from the paragraph above in the preterit (past tense).
Example:
Cobrar ___________
Recoger __________
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Length: 2 pages including answer key.
Los lugares: Personal questions with preterit
Answer each question in a complete sentence by choosing the correct infinitive phrase from the word bank. Each infinitive must be conjugated in the preterit tense. Some questions will require two answers. Write your answers in the template provided.
*There are 14 questions total (one for each place) all in the tú conjugation.
Word bank
comprar los comestibles / hablar sobre mi salud / echar una carta / buscar (c-qu) las raquetas de tenis / sacar (c-qu) un libro / cobrar un cheque/ llenar el tanque / caminar con mis amigos / almorzar (z-c) con mis amigos / ver una película / recoger mi receta / recibir tratamiento para mis dientes / visitar varias tiendas de marca / comprar sellos / comprar productos personales / dejar una propina grande para el mesero / ir al parque / probarse unas camisas / limpiar el parabrisas / devolver dos libros / abrir una cuenta
Note: All questions start with " Qué hiciste tú…"
Example:
¿Qué hiciste tú en el correo?
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 2.
Irregular preterit intro basic conjugation practice
For each irregular infinitive, write the missing stem for Tú, Nosotros, and Ellos / Ellas/ Uds. forms. In the last column, write the conjugation for all 6 subjects.
Note: With irregular preterit, the infinitives have an irregular stem but the same verb endings even if the infinitive ends in -ar, -er, -ir. Some infinitives will change meaning.
12 infinitives included:
I stem: Hacer, Venir, Querer
U stem: Andar, Estar, Saber, Poner, Poder, Tener
J stem: Decir, Traer, Conducir
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used when students are first introduced to irregular preterit verbs. This practice can also be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
De niño(a) sentence completion with imperfect tense
Complete each sentence about your childhood by conjugating the verb in the imperfect and providing the required information. (17 sentences total)
Example:
De niño(a) yo ___________ (ser) ___________________________
________________________ . (Give 3 adjectives)
Cada día yo __________________ (hablar) con _______________________.
Yo ____________________ (vivir) en _______________________. (place)
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 2 pages
GO verbs sentences with conjugation practice
For each -GO verb, write the present tense conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 5-6 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence. Vary your subjects (don’t choose the same subject for every verb). Your sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). No collaboration or on-line translators.
9 verbs included: hacer, poner, salir, caer, tener, venir, oir, decir, traer
*A structured template is provided for the conjugations and sentences.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Imperfect tense sentences with conjugation practice
For each infinitive, write the imperfect tense conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 4-5 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence. Vary your subjects (don’t choose the same subject for every infinitive)
Students will write a total of 9 sentences for the following verbs:
1 -ar, 1 -er, 1 -ir / 3 reflexive verbs / 3 irregular verbs (Ser, Ir, Ver)
A table with imperfect tense endings is included for reference. Note: For the irregular verbs, students will copy the conjugations (provided) and then add 4-5 words to create a sentence.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 4 pages
Present tense sentences with conjugation practice (Regular verbs)
For each infinitive type (-ar, -er, -ir), choose any one and write the present tense conjugations. Then, in the last column, add 4-5 words for any one subject (person) to create an original sentence. Vary your subjects (don’t choose the same subject for every infinitive)
*A structured template is provided for the conjugations and sentences.
*Students will conjugate 3 infinitives for all persons and write 3 original sentences.
*A table with -ar, -er, -ir present tense endings is included for reference.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 3 pages
Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer preterit conjugation and sentence practice
For each infinitive, copy the conjugations and add 5-6 words for any one subject to create an original sentence
*A structured template is provided for the conjugations and sentences.
On the last page, students will answer 4 personal questions (one question for Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer). Note: All questions are in the tú conjugation
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 3 pages