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.
Preterit v imperfect checklist activity (Spanish)
Read each descriptor (clue words, verb conjugations, and uses) and write an X under the correct verb tense (Preterit or Imperfect)
(50 descriptors total)
Sample:
*Ayer, Anoche, Anteayer
*hablé, comí, viví
*To describe age, date, seasons, and days of the week
*Ir and Ser have the same conjugations
*Querer means “to try to” / No querer means “to refuse to”
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Tener que infinitive guided conversation practice
Ask your partner each question in line A. For line B, Your partner will respond with the correct conjugation of Tener (to have), que, and an infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) from the word bank and add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence. Infinitives can be used in any order, but the answers must make sense. Infinitives not listed below can also be used.
*16 conversations total
*All conversations are structured the same as the example below. Only the subjects will be different.
*Conjugations of Tener are included for reference.
The infinitive word bank has 21 infinitives (7-ar, 7 -er, 7 -ir) with their English translation.
Sample:
Infinitive word bank: hablar: to speak / comer: to eat / escribir: to write
A: ¿Qué _________________ (tener) que hacer tú?
B: Yo __________________ (tener) que ____________________ (infinitive) _______________________________________ (add 2-3 words)
As a follow up, this practice can be assigned for written classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Length: 3 pages
Ir a infinitive guided conversation practice
Ask your partner each question in line A. For line B, your partner will respond with the correct conjugation of Ir (to go), a, and an infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) from the word bank and add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence. Infinitives can be used in any order, but the answers must make sense. Infinitives not listed below can also be used.
*16 conversations total
*All conversations are structured the same as the example below. Only the subjects will be different.
*Conjugations of Ir are included for reference.
The infinitive word bank has 21 infinitives (7-ar, 7 -er, 7 -ir) with their English translation.
Sample:
Infinitive word bank: hablar: to speak / comer: to eat / escribir: to write
A: ¿Qué _________________ (ir) a hacer tú?
B: Yo __________________ (ir) a ____________________ (infinitive) _______________________________________ (add 2-3 words)
As a follow up, this practice can be assigned for written classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Length: 3 pages
Doler fill in and translation practice
*15 sentences total
For each sentence, follow these guidelines:
Write the correct indirect object pronoun in the first blank.
Write a body part from the word bank in the second blank. The body part should be singular after the conjugation “duele” and plural after the conjugation “duelen”.
Translate your sentence into English.
*Notes on how Doler is used are provided on page 1.
*On page 2: A table with indirect object pronouns and a list of 22 body parts is included along with their English translation.
*All sentences are structured like the example shown below. Only the subjects will vary.
Sample:
A mí ___________ (indirect object pronoun) duele ______________________________ (body part).
English translation: ________________________________________________.
A te ___________ (indirect object pronoun) duelen __________________________________ (body part).
English translation: _________________________________________.
Length: 3 pages
Partes del cuerpo: Parts of the body matching practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the translation of each body part. (25 total
Sample:
k. leg / x. stomach / y. head
_____ 1. la cabeza
_____ 8. el estómago
_____ 25. la pierna
Part 2: Draw a figure and label any 15 body parts in Spanish. Include the definite article (el, la, los, las) for each body part. Stick figures are acceptable. Your drawing must be classroom appropriate.
Answer key is included on page 3 for part 1 only.
Reflexive verbs with Ir a infinitive fill in practice
*14 sentences total.
*A table with conjugations of Ir (to go) and reflexive pronouns is included.
Guidelines for each subject (person):
(1) Write the correct conjugation of Ir (to go).
(2) Write “a”.
(3) Choose and write the correct infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) from the word bank that logically completes the sentence.
(4) Write the appropriate reflexive pronoun for each subject.
Sample:
Word bank: despertar: to wake up / quitar: to take off / lavar: to wash
Subject (Yo) ___________ (Conjugation of Ir) ______ (a) _____________ (infinitive) ____________ reflexive pronoun ___________ + (Rest) con el reloj despertador.
Subject (Tú) ___________ (Conjugation of Ir) ______ (a) _____________ (infinitive) ____________ reflexive pronoun ___________ + (Rest) la cara con jabón y agua.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Preterit imperfect clue words identification and translation practice
For each clue word, write P if it uses the preterit tense and I if it uses the imperfect tense. Then, write the English translation of the clue word. (35 total)
Sample:
Ayer / Write P or I ______ / English translation ___________
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, study guide, or entry / exit slip.
Reflexive verb sentences fill in practice
Complete each sentence using a reflexive infinitive from the list below and conjugate it. Write only one answer for each subject. Write the appropriate reflexive pronoun and the conjugated verb. Make stem changes where needed. Note: For some sentences, there is more than one answer from the word bank which logically fits.
*There are 15 sentences total.
Sample:
Word bank:
lavarse la cara: to wash face / lavarse las manos: to wash hands / afeitarse: to shave / divertirse (e-ie): to have fun / despertarse (e-ie): to wake up / probarse (o-ue) la ropa: to try on clothing / despedirse (e-i): to say good bye / sentarse (e-ie): to sit / bañarse: to bathe / sentirse (e-ie) cansados: to feel tired / mirarse: to look at oneself / maquillarse: to put on makeup / ponerse un abrigo: to put on a coat / vestirse (e-i): to get dressed / desayunarse: to eat breakfast
Frente (in front of) al espejo Marta ________________________________
Possible answers: se prueba la ropa / se maquilla / se viste / se mira
A las seis de la mañana yo ____________________________
Answer: me despierto
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
IR verbs yes no questions matching practice (Present tense)
Write the correct letter of the answer for each question.
*There are 16 questions total (8 with yes and 8 with no) with regular -ir verbs.
*Each subject is used twice (once with a yes question and once with a no question)
Subjects used: Yo, Tú, Él, Ella, Ud., Vosotros, Ellos, Ellas, Uds.
Sample:
p. Sí, yo vivo en una casa grande.
n. No, yo no escribo muchos poemas.
_____ 1. ¿Vives tú en una casa grande?
_____ 2. ¿Escribes tú muchos poemas?
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
*This practice is ideal for Spanish 1.
AR verbs yes no questions matching practice (Present tense)
Write the correct letter of the answer for each question.
*There are 16 questions total (8 with yes and 8 with no) with regular -ar verbs.
*Each subject is used twice (once with a yes question and once with a no question)
Subjects used: Yo, Tú, Él, Ella, Ud., Vosotros, Ellos, Ellas, Uds.
Sample:
p. Sí, yo hablo mucho en la clase.
n. No, yo no miro mucha tele.
_____ 1. ¿Hablas tú mucho en la clase?
_____ 2. ¿Miras tú mucha tele?
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
*This practice is ideal for Spanish 1.
ER verbs yes no questions matching practice (Present tense)
Write the correct letter of the answer for each question.
*There are 16 questions total (8 with yes and 8 with no) with regular -er verbs.
*Each subject is used twice (once with a yes question and once with a no question)
Subjects used: Yo, Tú, Él, Ella, Ud., Vosotros, Ellos, Ellas, Uds.
Sample:
p. Sí, yo como en el café.
n. No, yo no bebo muchos refrescos.
_____ 1. ¿Comes tú en el café?
_____ 2. ¿Bebes tú muchos refrescos?
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
*This practice is ideal for Spanish 1.
A worksheet to practice -AR verbs in the preterit tense.
Part 1: Complete the verb conjugation chart by conjugating the verb for all 6 persons.
8 Verbs included: hablar, trabajar, mirar, escuchar, estudiar, bailar, comprar, caminar
Part 2:
Using the 8 verbs above, write 8 sentences with the following guidelines:
Start every sentence with a clue word from the list below.
Every sentence must have a different subject (Use subject pronouns Yo, Tú etc and names of people).
Every sentence must be 6 words minimum and should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). Note: All clue words count as one word only even if they are 3 words like “La semana pasada”.
Post the word count at the end of every sentence.
*A template is provided to write the sentences.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Length: 4 pages
A worksheet to practice -IR verbs in the preterit tense.
Part 1: Complete the verb conjugation chart by conjugating the verb for all 6 persons.
8 Verbs included: escribir, vivir, recibir, decidir, abrir, compartir, discutir, salir
Part 2: Using the 8 verbs from part 1, write 8 sentences with the following guidelines:
Start every sentence with a clue word from the list below.
Every sentence must have a different subject (Use subject pronouns Yo, Tú etc and names of people).
Every sentence must be 6 words minimum and should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). Note: All clue words count as one word only even if they are 3 words like “La semana pasada”.
Post the word count at the end of every sentence.
*A structured template is provided to write the sentences.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Length: 4 pages
A worksheet to practice -ER verbs in the preterit tense.
Part 1: Complete the verb conjugation chart by conjugating the verb for all 6 persons.
8 Verbs included: comer, beber, volver, correr, vender, barrer, aprender, devolver
Part 2:
Using the 8 verbs above, write 8 sentences with the following guidelines:
Start every sentence with a clue word from the list below.
Every sentence must have a different subject (Use subject pronouns Yo, Tú etc and names of people).
Every sentence must be 6 words minimum and should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). Note: All clue words count as one word only even if they are 3 words like “La semana pasada”.
Post the word count at the end of every sentence.
*A structured template is provided to write the sentences.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Length: 4 pages
A worksheet to practice -Ir verbs in the present tense.
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1.
Part 1: Complete the verb conjugation chart by conjugating the verb for all 6 persons. Verbs included: escribir, vivir, recibir, decidir, abrir, compartir, discutir, permitir
Part 2:
Using the 8 verbs above, write 8 sentences with the following guidelines:
Every sentence must have a different subject (yo, tú etc).
Every sentence must be 5 words minimum. Post the word count at the end of every sentence.
Draw a picture to illustrate your sentence. Stick figures are acceptable. All drawings must be classroom appropriate.
*A structured template is provided to write the sentences.
A worksheet to practice -Er verbs in the present tense.
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1.
Part 1: Complete the verb conjugation chart by conjugating the verb for all 6 persons. Verbs included: comer, beber, leer, correr, vender, barrer, aprender, comprender
Part 2:
Using the 8 verbs above, write 8 sentences with the following guidelines:
Every sentence must have a different subject (yo, tú etc).
Every sentence must be 5 words minimum. Post the word count at the end of every sentence.
Draw a picture to illustrate your sentence. Stick figures are acceptable. All drawings must be classroom appropriate.
*A structured template is provided to write the sentences.
Length: 4 pages
Preterit worksheet (Irregular, stem change, spelling change)
Mix of verb types: i, u, j stem, i-y spelling change, ir stem change, -car, -gar, -zar
Part 1: Write the correct conjugation of the verb in the preterit tense (18 total)
Part 2: Change the following verbs from the present to the preterit (10 total)
Part 3: Answer the 20 personal questions in a complete sentence (The personal questions can also be done as an oral activity in class)
*Answer key is included on pages 4-5 for part 1 and part 2 only. For part 3, student answers will vary
Questions with verbs followed by infinitive (Present tense)
Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish using the template provided. Note: For questions with hacer (to do), you can use any infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) in its place. Vary your answers (do not use the same answers for every question).
*12 questions total / All questions are in the tú conjugation
*Verbs included: querer, poder, pensar, necesitar, ir + a + infinitive, tener + que + infinitive, gustar, encantar, aburrir, saber, preferir, desear
Sample:
Querer (e-ie): to want
¿Qué quieres hacer tú hoy?
Template for answer: Subject + Conjugation of querer + Infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) + Rest of the answer
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also practice orally with the questions.
GO verbs easy intro conjugation practice
For each infinitive, write the stem and the appropriate verb ending to match the subject. For the Yo conjugation, the verb ending will be -go. Make stem changes where needed.
Verbs included: hacer, poner, salir, caer, traer, decir, oir, tener, venir (9 total)
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for note taking, graphic organizer, classwork, homework, entry / exit slip.
Reflexive verbs meanings and conjugations matching practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the meaning of each reflexive infinitive. (18 total)
Sample:
l. to wake up / r. to wash oneself
_____ 1. Lavarse
_____ 4. Despertarse (e-ie)
Part 2: Write the correct letter of the conjugations for each infinitive. (18 total)
*All infinitives are from part 1.
Sample:
r. me lavo / te lavas / se lava / nos lavamos / os laváis / se lavan
l. me despierto / te despiertas / se despierta / nos despertamos / os despertáis / se despiertan
_____ 1. Lavarse
_____ 4. Despertarse (e-ie)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.