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.
This practice has personal questions to orally practice irregular yo form verbs (hacer, saber, tener etc) and stem change verbs.
Pages 1-2: Irregular yo form verbs oral practice (Verbs included: hacer, poner, traer, caer, salir, decir, oir, conocer, dar, estar, ser, tener, ir). 17 questions total (combination of information and yes / no type questions)
Page 3-4: Stem change verbs oral practice. (Verbs included: empezar, pensar, comenzar, querer, preferir, almorzar, poder, dormir, cerrar, pedir, servir, repetir, seguir). 16 questions total (combination of information and yes / no type questions)
Note: On pages 1 and 3: Infinitives with English translation, -ar, -er, -ir present tense endings and question / answer chart are provided for reference.
Pages 5-8: Same as pages 1 - 4 but with lines for student answers if teachers want to assign questions for classwork, homework, quiz, or use them as part of sub plans.
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
Reflexive verbs personal questions quick speaking practice
For each infinitive, write the reflexive pronoun and verb conjugation for Yo. Then, interview a classmate using the questions below. Each question should be answered in a complete sentence. (10 questions total)
Note: All questions are in tú conjugation.
Verbs included: despertarse, lavarse, cepillarse, ducharse, vestirse, desayunarse, ponerse, irse, quedarse, acostarse
On pages 3-4, a second set of the same questions is included but with a structured template to write answers. This set can be used if teachers want to assign these questions for classwork, homework, quiz or sub plans.
Reflexive verbs easy conjugation practice
YOUR TASK: For each reflexive infinitive, write the appropriate reflexive pronoun and the present tense conjugation.
Infinitives included: lavarse, desayunarse, ponerse, despertarse, vestirse, acostarse (6 total)
*A table with reflexive pronouns is included for reference.
*For each infinitive, a structured template is provided to write the reflexive pronouns and verb conjugations.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for note taking, study guide, review, classwork, homework, entry / exit slip.
-AR verbs conjugation with yes / no questions practice (Present tense)
Singular conjugations and questions
Part 1: Complete the table with the correct conjugation for each subject (person).
*Students will conjugate the following infinitives for Yo, Tú, Él , Ella, Ud. (hablar, comprar, estudiar, trabajar, mirar)
Part 2: Answer each question with a yes (Sí) or No (no) in a complete sentence using the template provided.
*Students will answer 10 questions with the 5 infinitives from part 1. For each infinitive, there is one question with yes and one with no.
Sample:
¿Hablas tú español en la clase?
Template for answer: Sí + yo + conjugation of hablar + rest
¿Hablas tú español en casa?
Template for answer: No + yo + no + conjugation of hablar + rest
Pages 3-4: Same as parts 1 and 2 with the same infinitives but with plural conjugations and questions. Subjects included: Nosotros, Vosotros, Ellos, Ellas, Uds.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
*This structured practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students.
Preterit spelling change -CAR, -GAR, -ZAR and I-Y verbs practice
For -car, -gar, -zar infinitives students will:
Write the Yo conjugation for 4 infinitives
Conjugate one infinitive for all 6 persons.
Answer 4 personal questions.
Note: All personal questions are in the tú conjugation.
For i-y infinitives students will:
Write the Él / Ella / Ud. and Ellos / Ellas / Uds. conjugations.
Answer 4 personal questions.
*Note: Except for 2 -UIR verbs, all personal questions are in the tú conjugation.
Infinitives included (with English translation)
Page 1: -CAR verbs: buscar, sacar, tocar, practicar
Page 2: -GAR verbs: jugar, llegar, entregar, pagar
Page 3:-ZAR verbs: empezar, comenzar, almorzar, cruzar
Page 4: -I-Y verbs: leer, caer, oir, creer
Page 5: -UIR verbs: construir, distribuir, destruir, influir
Answer key is included on page 6-10 for the conjugations only. For personal questions, student answers will vary. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Ir and infinitive with present tense verbs mixed practice
Translate each sentence in Spanish using Ir + a + infinitive. Then, conjugate the infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) for all 6 persons in the template provided. Make stem changes, where needed.
*14 sentences total
*A table with conjugations of Ir and present tense -ar, -er, -ir verb endings is included.
*Students will conjugate the following infinitives for all 6 persons: hablar, comer, escribir, pensar, entender, preferir, almorzar, volver, dormir, pedir, jugar, ser, estar, dar.
Sample:
I (Yo) am going to speak. (hablar: to speak)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ir + a + Infinitive
*In a table, students will write all 6 conjugations of hablar.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit and present tense review practice
For each infinitive, write the preterit and present tense conjugations.
For -AR, -ER, -IR infinitives, students will conjugate 2 infinitives in the preterit and present tenses. (6 total)
Infinitives included:
-AR: hablar / pensar
-ER: comer / volver
-IR: vivir / pedir
*A table with present tense -ar, -er, -ir verb endings is included.
Irregular verbs
Complete each table with the appropriate preterit and present tense conjugations using the word bank.
Verbs included: Ser, Estar, Dar, Ir, Ver, Hacer
Answer key is included on pages 7-12.
This practice can be used when students are first learning the preterit. It can be used for classwork, homework, note taking, or study guide.
O-UE / U-UE Stem change verbs worksheet (Conjugation and questions)
Part 1: For each stem change infinitive, write the correct conjugation with the appropriate stem change, where needed.
*Infinitives included in part 1 : Almorzar, Mostrar, Volver, Devolver, Dormir, Morir (6 total)
*A structured template is provided to write all 6 conjugations.
*A table with present tense -ar, -er, -ir verb endings is included for reference.
Sample:
Almorzar: to have lunch / almOrzar (stem change the vowel in CAPS)
Subject + Stem change + Conjugation
Yo + O-UE + ______________
Tú +O-UE + ______________
Él / Ella / Ud.+ O-UE + ______________
Nosotros + xxxx + ______________
Vosotros + xxxx + ______________
Ellos / Ellas / Uds.+ O-UE + ______________
Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish. (6 total)
*Students will answer 1 personal question with the 6 verbs from part 1.
*Note: All questions are in the tú conjugation.
*A structured template is provided for student answers.
Sample:
¿Dónde almuerzas tú?
Template for answer: Subject + Conjugation of Almorzar + Rest
Part 3: U-UE Stem change verb
*Students will write all 6 conjugations of Jugar in a template provided
Part 4: Students will answer 3 personal questions with Jugar.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6 for parts 1 and 3 only. For parts 2 and 4, student answers will vary.
Preterit imperfect easy selection practice
For each sentence, write the correct letter of the preterit or imperfect conjugation. (30 total)
Sample
_____ 1. Ayer yo _______________ con mi amigo. (Hint: use the preterit)
a. hablé b. hablaba
_____ 2. De niño, tú _________________ en el parque. (Hint: use the imperfect)
a. jugaste b. jugabas
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz/ test, review, entry / exit slip.
La hora: Time in Spanish super easy structured practice
Write out each clock time in Spanish in the template provided. For the time of the day, use de la mañana, de la tarde, or de la noche, as indicated in parenthesis.
*There are 8 sets with 4 clock times each.
*Note: Clock times with quarter and half past will be written twice. For quarter, students will write the same clock time once with quince and once with cuarto. For half past the hour, students will write the same clock time once with media and once with treinta.
*Notes on how to tell time and a table with numbers 1-30 spelled out in Spanish, are included.
*A structured template is provided for student answers.
Sample:
Set 1
It is 1:00 am (de la mañana)
Template: Es + la + hour + time of day
It is 1:15 pm (de la tarde)
Template: Es + la + hour + time of day
Template: Es + la + hour + time of day
It is 1:30 pm (de la tarde)
Template: Es + la + hour + time of day
Template: Es + la + hour + time of day
It is 1:45 pm (de la tarde)
Template: Son + las + hour + time of day
Answer key is included on pages 7-12. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz / test, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Irregular yo verbs paragraph practice
Part 1: Complete the paragraph with the correct conjugation of the verb in the table. (17 total)
*A table with infinitives, their English translation, and the Yo conjugation is included.
*All sentences are in the Yo conjugation. Saber and Conocer are used twice.
*Verbs included: Hacer, Poner, Salir, Traer, Decir, Caer, Tener, Oir, Venir, Saber, Conocer, Ser, Estar, Ir, Dar
Sample:
Poner: to put, to place, to set (pongo) / Dar: to give (doy) / Hacer: to do, to make (hago)
Yo (1) __________________ mi tarea. Yo (2) __________________ un regalo (gift) a mi amigo. Yo (3) __________________ la mesa antes de comer.
Part 2: Conjugation practice: Write the correct present tense conjugation for each infinitive. Make stem changes and spelling changes, as needed.
*Students will write the 6 conjugations of Hacer, Tener, Oir, Ser, Estar, Dar, Ir.
*A template is provided to write the conjugations.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Ser Estar Ir Tener Dar Hacer questions matching practice (Present tense)
For each question and answer, write the correct letter of the conjugation.
*There are 4 sets with 6 questions each. (24 total)
*Note: The subjects in each set will be the same or similar.
Sample:
a. vas / voy
b. das / doy
c. estás / estoy
d. haces / hago
e. tienes / tengo
f. eres / soy
_____ 1. ¿Cómo ___________ tú? Yo ___________ inteligente. (Ser)
_____ 2. ¿Cómo ___________ tú? Yo ___________ bien. (Estar)
_____ 3. ¿A dónde ___________ tú? Yo ___________ al cine. (Ir)
_____ 4. ¿Qué ___________ que hacer tú? Yo ___________ que estudiar. (Tener)
_____ 5. ¿Qué ___________ tú a Pablo? Yo ___________ un regalo. (Dar)
_____ 6. ¿Qué ___________ tú por la tarde? Yo ___________ la tarea. (Hacer)
Answer key is included on pags 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Present tense mixed verb types conjugation practice
For each infinitive, write the appropriate verb conjugation.
*Students will conjugate each infinitive for all 6 persons.
Verb types and Infinitives included: (30 total)
Regular: Hablar, Comer, Vivir
-Go verbs: Hacer, Poner, Traer, Caer, Salir, Venir, Tener, Oir
Irregular verbs: Ser, Estar, Dar, Ir, Ver
Stem change (e-ie): Empezar, Querer, Preferir
Stem change (o-ue): Almorzar, Poder, Dormir
Stem change (e-i): Pedir, Servir, Repetir
Reflexive verbs: Lavarse, Despertarse, Vestirse, Acostarse
At the end, students will choose any 7 infinitives and write 7 original sentences with the guidelines provided.
Answer key is included for the conjugations only on pages 6-10.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review before a test or exam, or sub plans.
Realidades 3: Capítulo “Para Empezar”
Verbos irregulares : ir, hacer, ser, dar etc (15 total)
*Write the English translation and Yo from present tense
Tu vida diaria (Write the English translation)
la revista ______________________
responder _____________________
preguntas ______________________
Pages 3-5 (Verb practice): Students will complete a verb table with all six conjugations in the present tense.
Verbs included: ir, hacer, conocer, dar, estar, ser, poner, saber, salir, traer, ver, caer, decir, oir, tener (15 total)
Answer key is included for the vocab list and verb conjugations on pages 6-10.
*If not using with Realidades 3, this vocab list can be used to teach about chores and irregular and -go verbs present tense.
Ser and -AR, -ER, -IR verbs fill in practice (Present tense)
Complete each set of sentences with the correct conjugation using the word bank.
*There are 6 sets with 4 sentences each for a total of 24 sentences. The subject for the 4 sentences in each set will be the same.
*The English translation for infinitives is included in every set.
*Only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used.
Example:
Set 1
Word bank: como / escribo / soy / hablo
Ser: to be / Hablar: to speak / Comer: to eat / Escribir: to write
Yo _____________ estudioso.
Yo _____________ con mis amigos.
Yo _____________ una pizza.
Yo _____________ la tarea.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
*The sentences do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary. However, this practice can be used with the Para empezar chapter of Realidades 2.
Irregular yo verbs present tense worksheet (choose and fill)
Part 1: For each sentence, write the infinitive in the first blank and the present tense conjugation of that infinitive in the second blank using the word bank below. (15 total)
Note: All infinitives will be conjugated in the Yo form.
Infinitives included: Venir, Ir, Tener, Hacer, Oír, Conocer, Decir, Estar, Caer, Ver, Ser, Saber, Traer, Salir, dar
Sample:
Word bank: Hacer: to do / hago, Ir: to go / voy , Venir: to come / vengo
________________ 1. Yo ____________________ a estudiar hoy.
________________ 2. Yo ____________________ mi tarea después de la escuela.
Part 2: Write the present tense conjugations for each infinitive. Make stem and spelling changes where needed.
*The same 15 infinitives from part 1 are used.
*Students will complete a verb table for all conjugations except for Yo (which is already provided).
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
La comida y comer saludable vocab matching and questions practice
Part 1: Matching : Write the correct letter of the English translation of each word. (48 total)
Example:
d. To skip a meal / y. Allergy / g. Junk food
_____ 1. La alergia
_____ 16. Saltar una comida
_____ 23. La comida basura
Part 2: Personal questions: Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish in the present tense. No collaboration or on-line translators. Use vocabulary words from pages 1-2, as needed. Vary your answers (do not use the same answers for each question). (18 total)
¿Qué comes tú para el desayuno? (Give 2)
¿Qué es necesario hacer cuando tienes la gripe? (Answer with Es necesario + infinitive)
Answer key is included on pages 5-6 for part 1 (Matching) only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 3A of Realidades 3. Students can practice the personal questions orally as well.
¿Qué haces después de la escuela? (Conversations on after school activities)
Complete each conversation using the word bank. (6 conversations total)
Note: Each conversation will have 4-6 blanks to be filled in.
Sample:
Conversación #1
Word bank: aprendemos / Hay / participo / ajedrez / jugar
¿Qué haces tú después de la escuela?
Yo ________________ en el club de ______________________.
¿Cómo es el club?
_____________ veinte miembros y nosotros __________________ mucho sobre el juego (game) de ajedrez y cómo (how to) _____________ bien.
Activities included: el club de ajedrez / el club de fotografía / ensayo para la obra de teatro / equipo del fútbol americano / el club de arte / las artes marciales
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 1B of Realidades 2.
*Practice can be done orally by students.