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.
Regular preterit verbs translation matching and conjugation practice
Sample:
-AR verbs
Part 1: Write the correct letter of translation of each conjugation. (10 total)
j. I spoke / c. They walked
_____ 1. Yo hablé
Part 2: Write the correct -AR preterit endings using part 1. (A table is provided to write the endings)
Part 3: Write the correct preterit conjugations for each infinitive.
*Students will conjugate 2 infinitives for all 6 persons in the preterit.
Page 1: -AR verbs / Page 2: -ER verbs / Page 3: IR verbs
*All pages are structured the same as the sample above.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used when students are first being introduced to the preterit tense.
Question words with present tense sentence practice
For each verb type (-ar, -er, -ir) there are two parts.
Part 1: Write the correct translation of each question word using the word bank. (12 total)
Word bank: Why / With whom
Ex: ¿Con quién? ______ ¿Por qué? ______
Part 2: For each subject (person), write the present tense conjugation of the verb. Then, add 2-3 words to create an original sentence based on the question word. (10 total)
Sample:
Subject (Yo) + Conjugation of Hablar (to speak) + ¿Con quién? (Add 2-3 words)
Pages 1-2: -AR verbs / Pages 3-4: -ER verbs / Pages 5-6: -IR verbs
Note:
*Only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used.
*For each sentence, the English translation of the infinitive is included.
*A table with present tense -ar, -er, -ir verb endings is also included.
*For each verb type, Part 1 (12 question words) will be the same or identical.
Answer key is included on pages 7-12 for question words and verb conjugations only. Student answers will vary for the sentences.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, bell ringer, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Question words practice using personal questions
*18 questions total
Re-write each question by translating the question word from English to Spanish using the word bank. Be sure to write a question mark at the end of every question.
Answer the question in a complete sentence in the present tense
Word bank for question words (Note: Cómo will be used twice)
Qué / Cómo / Cuánto / Cuántos / A dónde / Dónde / De dónde / De qué nacionalidad / Quién / De quién / Con quién / Cuál / Cuándo / A qué hora / Por qué / Con qué / Para quién
*A structured template is provided to write the questions and answers.
*Note: Most questions will have tú as the subject.
Sample:
¿What compras tú? (Comprar: to buy)
Template for question: ¿Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject?
Template for answer: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 5-8 for the questions only. Student responses will vary for the answers.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz / test, or sub plans. Students can also do the practice orally in pairs or small groups.
Present tense sentence match up practice (Regular verbs)
Write the correct letter of the phrase to complete each sentence.
For each verb type (-ar, -er, -ir), there are 10 sentences each. (30 sentences total).
Note: The English translation of the infinitives are listed on top of each page (Ex: Hablar: to speak)
Sample
-AR verbs
f. un nuevo teléfono
h. la tele por la tarde
j. con mis amigos
_____ 1. Yo hablo …
_____ 2. Tú miras …
_____ 3. Él compra …
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Part 1: Regular verbs
*Write the appropriate verb ending for each conjugation.
*Then, choose any one subject (person) and verb conjugation and write a short sentence in the template provided.
*3 infinitives included: Jugar, Comer, Vivir
Sample:
Jugar
Yo: jug __________
Tú:jug ___________
Él / Ella / Ud.: jug __________
Nosotros: jug ______________
Vosotros: jug _____________
Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: jug __________
Template for sentence: Subject + Conjugation of Jugar + Rest (Add 3-4 words)
Part 2: Clue words: Write the correct letter of the English translation (12 total)
j. Every day
l. When I was a child
_____ 1. Cuando yo era niño(a)
_____ 2. Cada día / Todos los días
Part 3: Irregular verbs (Ser, Ir, Ver)
Write the correct letter of the conjugation for each subject. Note: One letter will be used twice because Yo and Él / Ella / Ud. conjugations are the same. Then, choose any one subject (person) and verb conjugation and write a short sentence in the template provided.
Sample:
a. eras
e. era
_____ 1. Yo
_____ 2. Tú
Template for sentence: Subject + Conjugation of Ser + Rest (Add 3-4 words)
Part 4: Uses of the imperfect
Read each description and write an X for descriptions that express the use of the imperfect tense. (12 total)
_____ 1. Habitual actions (used to do)
_____ 2. Completed actions (done and over with)
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, study guide, and entry / exit slip.
Practice: Ser and -AR, -ER, -IR verbs present tense
Part 1: Complete each sentence with the correct present tense conjugation.
*There are 6 sets with 4 sentences each (24 total).
*Each set includes a sentence with Ser, and 1 sentence each with a different -ar, -er, -ir infinitive
Sample:
Yo _________________ estudioso. (Ser)
Yo _________________ con mis amigos. (Hablar)
Yo _________________ en la cafetería. (Comer)
Yo _________________ la tarea. (Escribir)
Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish. (10 total)
*There are 6 questions with Ser and 4 with 1 -ar, 2 -er, and 1- ir infinitive.
*A structured template is provided for student answers.
Answer key is included on pages 4-5 for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Irregular preterit questions matching and conjugation practice
Verbs included: hacer, querer, venir, andar, estar, tener, saber, poner, poder, decir, conducir, traer
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the answer for every question.
Note: All questions are in the tú conjugation.
Sample:
l.mi tarea
a. que la profesora tiene un nuevo carro
_____ 1. ¿Qué hiciste tú ayer? (hacer: to do, to make)
_____ 6. ¿Qué supiste tú? (saber: to find out)
Part 2: Write the correct preterit tense conjugation for each infinitive. Note: There are no accents on the verb endings. Each infinitive has an irregular stem. For the conjugation, attach the verb ending to the irregular stem.
*Students will conjugate all 12 irregular verbs for all 6 persons using a template provided. Irregular stems and verb endings are included.
Answer key is included on pages 5-9. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, study guide, entry / exit slip.
¿Qué hiciste tú? Preterit fill in practice (Regular and irregular verbs)
Verbs included: Hacer, Ver, Ir, Dar, Regular -ar, -er, -ir
Part 1: Write the correct conjugations using the word bank.
*Students will write the 6 conjugations for Hacer, Ver, Ir, Dar in a template provided.
Part 2: Complete each blank with the correct conjugation of the preterit.
*There are 4 sets with 7 sentences each. All questions are the same but subjects will be different. Sentences will include hacer, ver, ir, dar, and different -ar, -er, -ir verbs in each set.
Sample:
¿Qué hiciste tú el fin de semana pasado?
Yo _______________ mi tarea. (hacer)
Yo _______________ la tele. (ver)
Yo _______________ al cine con mis amigos. (ir)
Yo _______________ las flores a mi abuela. (dar)
Yo _______________ con mis tíos. (hablar)
Yo _______________ en el nuevo restaurante mexicano. (comer)
Yo _______________ un ensayo para la clase de inglés. (escribir)
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Gustar type verbs super mini paragraphs
6 verbs included: Gustar, Encantar, Aburrir, Doler, Fascinar, Importar
There are 6 paragraphs total with 9 sentences each.
Sample:
Gustar: to like, to be pleasing
Complete with gusta (singular noun or infinitive) or gustan (plural noun)
A mí me ______________ el libro. A ti te ______________ los carros. A él le ______________ nadar. A ella le______________ la ropa. A nosotros nos ______________ los pájaros. A vosotros os ______________ las flores. A ellos les ______________ los deportes. A ellas les ______________ leer. A Uds. les ______________ la clase.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Stem change present tense verbs easy practice
For each stem change type (e-ie, o-ue, e-i) there will be 6 infinitives except for e-i and u-ue.
*For the first infinitive, students will write the stem change (e-ie, o-ue, e-i) and the ending for nosotros and vosotros conjugations.
Infinitives included:
E-IE: empezar, entender, mentir
U-UE: jugar
O-UE: encontrar, volver, dormir
E-I: pedir
For the second infinitive, students will write all 6 conjugations.
Infinitives included:
E-IE: comenzar, querer, preferir
O-UE: almorzar, poder, morir
E-I: repetir, servir
Note: Present tense -ar, -er, -ir verb endings are included for reference.
Answer key is included on pages 6-10. This practice can be used for note taking, study guide, review, class work, test prep, entry / exit slip.
Regular present tense mini conversations practice (-AR, -ER, -IR verbs)
Complete each mini conversation with the correct present tense conjugation.
For each verb (-AR, -ER, -IR), there are 10 mini conversations (30 total).
*Only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used.
*A table with -ar, -er, -ir verb endings is included for reference.
Page 1: -Ar verbs / Page 2: -Er verbs / Page 3: -Ir verbs
Example:
¿Con quién __________________ tú? (hablar)
Yo _________________ con mi amigo.
¿Qué __________________ Ud.? (comprar)
Yo __________________ un teléfono.
¿A quién __________________ él? (ayudar)
Él __________________ a sus padres.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans. Students can also do the practice orally.
Imperfect tense paragraph (Regular and Irregular verbs)
Complete each paragraph using the word bank provided.
*There are 6 paragraphs total. Each paragraph has a different subject and will have a different -ar, -er, and -ir infintive and Ser, Ir, and Ver.
*There are 6 sentences in each paragraph.
Sample:
Paragraph 1
Word bank: veía / jugaba / iba / comía / era / vivía
De niño, yo __________________ con mis amigos en el parque. Yo __________________ muchas meriendas. Yo __________________ en una casa pequeña. Yo __________________ bajo, moreno, y cómico. Yo __________________ al parque cada tarde. Yo __________________ los dibujos animados en la tele.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans. It can also be used with the theme of childhood.
Present tense regular and irregular verbs fill in practice
Complete each set of sentences using the correct conjugation from the word bank. (6 sets total)
*There are 7 sentences per set for a total of 42 sentences.
Irregular verbs: Ser: to be / Ir: to go / Estar: to be / Tener: to have
*Each set will include a different -ar, -er, -ir infinitive
Example:
SET 1
Word bank: tengo / voy / soy / estoy / escribo / como / hablo
Hablar: to speak / Comer: to eat / Escribir: to write
Yo ______________ con mis amigos.
Yo ______________ una pizza.
Yo ______________ un email a mi amigo.
Yo ______________ en la escuela.
Yo ______________ alto, moreno, e inteigente.
Yo ______________ al parque por la tarde.
Yo ______________ muchos juguetes (toys).
Answer key is included on pages 3-5. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz / test, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Preterit v Imperfect review sheet with practice
For each description or clue word, write P for preterit and I for imperfect. If the answer is preterit, conjugate the infinitives in the preterit. If the answer is imperfect, conjugate the infinitives in the imperfect. (27 total)
Sample:
_____ 1. Completed action in the past.
_____ 2. Habitual actions (used to do)
_____ 4. To talk about the weather.
Ex: ______________ (hacer) buen tiempo. ______________ (nevar) ______________ (llover)
_____ 11. Series of completed actions
Esta mañana yo _________________ a la escuela (llegar), yo_________________ mi tarea a mis profesores (entregar) y luego yo ______________ (almorzar) con mis amigos.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, test / exam prep, entry / exit slip.
Question words mixed practice (Palabras interrogativas)
Complete each set of sentences with the appropriate question word from the word bank. Note: Write the question word in English in the first blank and the same question word in Spanish in the second blank. Use the italicized phrase as a clue for your answers.
*There are 18 sets. Each set has 2 sentences (36 total)
Sample:
Word bank
Dónde, Where / Qué , What / Cuál, What (Which) / Cómo, How / A dónde, To where / Con quién, With whom / Cuándo, When / A qué hora, At what time
I am buying a car. _______________
Yo compro un coche. ¿__________________?
You are happy. _______________
Tú estás contento. ¿__________________?
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, study guide, review, entry / exit slip.
Unos recuerdos de mi niñez fill in practice
Note: There are 2 sets with 10 sentences each. Set 1 has 15 blanks and set 2 has 14 blanks.
Complete each sentence using the word bank provided.
Sample:
Set 1
Word bank: bien educado / se despedían / modales / se divertían / me llevaba / había (there was) / abrazábamos / chistes / felicité / nos reíamos / se casó / se daban / picnic / hacían / hotel
Hints: N: Use a noun, V: Use a conjugated verb, A: Use an adjective
Cuando los parientes visitaban, mis hermanos y yo teníamos buenos_______________. (N)
Set 2
Word bank: mayores / lanzaban / se besaban / artificiales / lloraban / corrían / charlaban / sorpresa / cocina / dimos / reuniones / desfile / antigua / leche
Hints: N: Use a noun, V: Use a conjugated verb, A: Use an adjective
El día de la independencia las personas ___________________ (V) los fuegos ___________________. (A)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 4B of Realidades 2. If not using with Realidades, it can be used with the theme of childhood.
Preterit v Imperfect simple intro practice
Part 1: For each set of sentences, write the correct preterit or imperfect conjugation using the answer choices provided. Then, write the English translation of the clue words (ayer, anoche etc). *20 sentences total
Note: All sentences are in the Yo conjugation.
Verbs included: hablar, comer, vivir, despertarse, vestirse, hacer, ser, ir, ver, dar
Example:
Hablar: to speak (hablaba / hablé)
Ayer yo ___________________ con mi profesora.
Cada día yo ___________________ con mis amigos.
Ayer_______________ / Cada día ___________________
Part 2: For each description and write P if it expresses preterit and I if it expresses imperfect.
Example:
_____ 1. Completed actions
_____ 2. Habitual actions (“used to do”)
Part 3: Irregular preterit verbs (Write the letter of the meaning and correct irregular stem for each infinitive) Note: #12-16 will not have an irregular stem.
Example:
p. to do / hic
n. to come / vin
_____ 1. Hacer _____ 2. Venir
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Question words and questions formation practice (Palabras interrogativas)
Part 1: Matching (Write the correct letter of the English translation of each question word) *19 total
Example:
o. With whom / q. What
_____ 1. ¿Qué?
_____ 2. ¿Con quién?
Part 2: Complete the template with the correct question word in Spanish, the present tense conjugation of the infinitive, and copy the rest of the question. Then, answer the question in a complete sentence in Spanish in the present tense. *16 total with 16 different question words
*Note: 14 questions have tú as the subject.
*Verbs used in questions: Leer, Hablar, Escribir, Ir (2x) , Correr, Comer, Hacer, Ser (5x), Comprar, Costar, Tener
Example:
Leer: to read
Template: What + leer + tú + en la clase
Template for question: Spanish translation + Conjugated verb + tú + Rest
Student response: ¿ Qué + lees + tú + en la clase?
Template for answer: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Sample answer: Yo + leo + un libro en la clase
Answer key is included on pages 6-10. For part 2, the answer key only includes the questions. Student answers will vary for the responses.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, study guide, review, entry / exit slip (broken into smaller sections).
El medioambiente mini conversations fill in practice
Luis Ramos is an environmentalist. Today he is interviewing several students at a university to find out what the local citizens are doing to help the environment. Complete each conversation with the appropriate word using the word bank.
*There are 8 mini conversations.
Sample:
Word bank for conversations #1-4: bicicletas / el vidrio / eléctricos / el cartón / público / el plástico / grifo (faucet) / paneles solares / duchas / luces
Word bank for conversations #5-8: multa (fine) / tantos (as much) / castigan / árboles / ley / caseros (homemade) / bolsas / orgánicos / reutilizable / jardines
Conversación #1
Luis: ¿Qué hacen las personas antes de reciclar?
Tina: Las personas separan _________________, __________________, y _______________.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapters 9A / 9B of Realidades 3.
*Students can do the practice orally as well.
La niñez sentence order practice (Imperfect tense)
Write each sentence in the correct order in the template provided. (12 sentences total)
Example:
con los bloques / jugaba / yo / con mi hermano / en la sala
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + ¿Con qué? + ¿Con quién? + ¿Dónde?
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 4A of Realidades 2.