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.
IR stem change preterit worksheet
Verbs included (e-i): pedir, servir, repetir, preferir
(o-u): dormir, morir
For each verb, follow these guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation in the preterit.
For the 3rd person singular (él, ella, Ud) and 3rd person plural (ellos, ellas, Uds), write the preterit conjugation with the e-i or o-u stem change. Then, in the second blank add 3-4 words to complete the sentence.
Avoid repetition in your sentences (using the same words over and over)
Example:
Pedir: to ask for / to order
Yo: __________
Tú: __________
Marcos ____________ una pizza __________________________
Nosotros: _____________
Vosotros: ____________
Uds dinero______________
Answer key (pages 3-4) is included for the verb conjugations only. For sentence completions in the second blank, student answers will vary.
I-Y preterit worksheet
Verbs included: leer, creer, caer, oir / -UIR: construir, destruir (6 total)
For each verb, follow these guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation in the preterit.
For the 3rd person singular (él, ella, Ud) and 3rd person plural (ellos, ellas, Uds), write the preterit conjugation with the i-y spelling change. Then, in the second blank add 3-4 words to complete the sentence.
Avoid repetition in your sentences (using the same words over and over)
Example:
Leer: to read
Yo: __________
Tú: __________
José: ____________ un libro ________________________________
Nosotros: _____________
Vosotros: ____________
Mis amigos: _______________ una revista _______________________
Answer key (pages 3-4) is included for the verb conjugations only. For the sentence completions (second blank), student answers will vary.
E-I stem change worksheet (Present tense)
Verbs included: pedir, servir, repetir, competir, seguir, vestirse (6 total). Note: For vestirse, refelexive pronouns are provided (Ex: Yo me _____ )
For each verb, follow these guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation in the present tense making stem changes in all conjugations except nosotros and vosotros.
For subjects (persons) that have a second blank, add 3-4 words to create an original sentence.
Avoid repetition in your sentences (using the same words over and over).
Example:
Pedir: to ask for / to order
Yo: ___________ un burrito _________________________________
Tú: ___________
Él: ____________
Nosotros: _____________
Vosotros: ____________
Uds: _______________
Answer key (pages 3-4) is included for the verb conjugations only. For sentence completions, student answers will vary.
O-UE stem change worksheet
Verbs included: encontrar, contar, poder, volver, devolver, dormir (6 total)
For each verb, follow these guidelines:
Write the correct conjugation in the present tense making stem changes in all conjugations except nosotros and vosotros.
For subjects (persons) that have a second blank, add 3-4 words to create an original sentence.
Avoid repetition in your sentences (using the same words over and over).
Example:
Encontrar: to find
Yo _____________ un libro____________________________________
Tú: ______________
Él: ______________
Nosotros: ________________
Vosotros: _______________
Uds: _______________
Answer key (pages 3-4) is included for the conjugations only. For sentence completions, student answers will vary.
Matching: Subjunctive, Indicative, Infinitive (write the correct letter of the Spanish translation)
There are 20 sentences total. Answer key is included on page 2.
Q. Yo quiero aprender / K. Es claro que ella miente / T. Tú prefieres que yo cocine hoy.
____ 1. I want to learn.
____ 2. You prefer that I cook today.
____ 3. It is clear that she is lying.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework,review, or quiz.
Subjunctive, Indicative, Infinitive translation practice
Translate each sentence in Spanish using the present subjunctive, indicative (present tense), or the infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir).
There are 16 sentences total. A structured template is provided after every sentence for students to write their sentences.
Example:
I want to speak Spanish.
2 I prefer that you speak Spanish.
It is clear that José practices sports.
Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-6 are the answer key.
Practice: Reflexive verb sentences with infinitive (present tense)
Translate each sentence in two ways: (A) Place the reflexive pronoun before the conjugated verb, and (B) Attach the reflexive pronoun to the infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir).
Note: Sentence #7 will only have one translation.
There are 8 sentences total. A structured template is provided for students to write their sentences. Answer key is included.
Example:
I need to wash my hands
A: Yo me necesito lavar las manos.
B: Yo necesito lavarme las manos.
Pages 1-2 are the practice and pages 3-5 are the answer key.
La sala de clase vocab practice
Complete using the correct vocab word from the word bank. (see below)
la tarea / el profesor / piden ayuda / grupos / levantan / los teléfonos / los pupitres / una pregunta / prestar atención / a tiempo / tarde / el pizarrón / un lápiz / un bolígrafo / cuadernos / los marcadores / tomar apuntes / computadora / grupos / escritorio
There are 16 sentences total with 20 fill in the blanks. Answer key is included on page 2.
En la clase __________________ enseña a los estudiantes.
Los estudiantes tienen que ______________________________ al maestro o a la maestra.
Se prohíbe usar ________________________________ en la clase.
Practice: -IR verbs present tense
This practice is divided in to two parts (singular forms on page 1 and plural forms on page 2)
Part 1: Conjugate in the present tense (singular forms)
*Students will conjugate 2 verbs for yo, tu, el, ella, Ud in the template provided.
Part 2: Complete with the correct conjugation of the present tense (5 total).
Example:
Yo ____________ en Nueva York. (vivir) / vivir: to live
Part 3: Answer in a complete sentence (4 total)
Example:
¿Dónde vives tú?
Yo _________________________________________________________________
Part 4: Conjugate in the present tense (plural forms)
*Students will conjugate 2 verbs for nosotros, vosotros, ellos, ellas, Uds
Part 5: Complete with the correct conjugation of the present tense (5 total).
Example:
Nosotros ______________ la comida. (compartir) / compartir: to share
Part 6: Answer in a complete sentence (4 total)
Example:
¿Qué compartís vosotros?
Nosotros ________________________________________________________________
Answer key is included on page 3 for parts 1, 2, 4, and 5. For parts 4 and 6, student answers will vary for personal questions.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or quiz.
Practice: -ER verbs present tense
This practice is divided in to two parts (singular forms on page 1 and plural forms on page 2)
Part 1: Conjugate in the present tense (singular forms)
*Students will conjugate 2 verbs for yo, tu, el, ella, Ud in the template provided.
Part 2: Complete with the correct conjugation of the present tense (5 total).
Example:
Yo ____________ una pizza. (comer) / comer: to eat
Part 3: Answer in a complete sentence (4 total)
Example:
¿Qué comes tú en la cafetería?
Yo _______________________________________
Part 4: Conjugate in the present tense (plural forms)
*Students will conjugate 2 verbs for nosotros, vosotros, ellos, ellas, Uds
Part 5: Complete with the correct conjugation of the present tense (5 total).
Example:
Nosotros ______________ la lección. (comprender) / comprender: to understand
Part 6: Answer in a complete sentence (4 total)
Example:
¿En qué clase comprendéis vosotros mucho?
Nosotros ___________________________________________________
Answer key is included on page 3 for parts 1, 2, 4, and 5. For parts 4 and 6, student answers will vary for personal questions.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or quiz.
Sentence completion practice: Present subjunctive, indicative (present tense), infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir), and present perfect.
Complete each sentence using a present subjunctive verb, a present tense verb (indicative), an infinitive, or a verb in the present perfect tense (haber + past participle). After using the appropriate verb form, give details. No one word responses. Avoid repetition (using the same words over and over).
In the first blank, write S for present subjunctive, P for indicative (present tense), I for infinitive, and T for present perfect
There are 22 sentences total.
Example:
____ 1. La profesora prefiere que nosotros _______________________________________
____ 2. Los fines de semana mis amigos y yo _________________________________________
____ 3. Marcos quiere _______________________________________
____ 4. Mis amigos nunca _______________
Answer key (pages 3-4) is included for verb indicators only in the first blank. (S, P, I, T). Student answers will vary for the original sentences.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or as a review before exam.
Sentence completion practice: Present tense and infinitive
Complete using a conjugated verb in the present tense or an infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) and give details (add 4-5 words). For reflexive verbs, use the appropriate reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se). Do not repeat any verbs. No one word responses.
In the first blank, write C if the sentence requires a conjugated verb and write I if the sentence requires an infinitive.
There are 16 sentences total.
Example:
____ 1. A las siete de la mañana yo ____________________________
____ 2. El fin de semana me gusta ___________________________
____ 13. Tú vas a _____________________________________________
Answer key is included on page 2 for the verb indicators only (C, I). Student answers will vary for the original sentences.
Practice: Irregular yo verbs conjugation, sentences, and questions. No collaboration or on-line translators
Verbs included: Hacer, tener, poner, salir, venir, decir, saber, conocer
For each verb: 1. conjugate it for all 6 persons in the present tense, 2. Write an original sentence (8 words minimum) with the verb using a different subject (yo, tú, él, names of people etc), 3. Based on the sentence, write an original information question. Vary your question words (Qué, Dónde etc). Your question must be 6 words minimum.
Create and answer 10 original information questions in the preterit tense using the template provided.
verbs included: hablar, comer, salir, acostarse, hacer, dar, ir, ver, escribir, despertarse
Formula for information questions: Question word + conjugated verb + subject + rest of the question + clue word (ayer, anoche etc.).
Every question must have a different subject and must be 8 words minimum. Post the word count at the end of every sentence. Every question must have a different preterit clue word from the clue word bank below. Your answers do not need to be a specific amount of words. However, answers must be in a complete sentence. Note: -ar and - er verbs do not stem-change in the preterit tense
CLUE WORD BANK
ayer / anoche / el lunes pasado / el otro día / una vez / el otoño pasado / anteayer / esta mañana / un día / el verano pasado
(hablar) ¿ Con quién _______+ + ___________________________________+______________________?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
A matching practice on the conjugations of reflexive verbs in the present tense
Verbs included: lavarse, acostarse, vestirse, despertarse
There are 23 conjugations total
Answer key is included
Practice: Present, present progressive, preterit, imperfect tenses
There are 10 verbs total with 4 sentences each. (see example below)
Verbs included: hablar, aprender, escribir, comer, comprender, salir, vender, cantar, trabajar, abrir
Answer key is included
Conjugate each verb in the following tenses
A. Present tense
B. Present progressive (estar + ando / iendo)
C. Preterit
D. Imperfect
Hablar
A. Yo _______________________con mis amigos.
B. Ahora yo estoy__________________con mis amigos.
C. Ayer yo __________________con mis amigos.
D. De niño, yo___________________ con mis amigos.
A practice worksheet on present tense stem change verbs e-ie, u-ue, o-ue, e-i
Verbs included: empezar, entender, querer, pensar, almorzar, poder, jugar, volver, pedir, servir (10 total)
For each verb: conjugate it for all 6 persons in the present tense. Then, write an 8 word sentence for each verb using a different subject.
Answer key is included for the conjugations only.
This is a good activity for homework, preparation for a quiz/test, or for a substitute teacher.
Complete the following sentences using a different verb in the conditional tense. Do not simply write a verb, but expand on the sentence with 4 or more words.
There are 10 sentences total
This activity can be assigned for classwork, homework, exit slip, or even a quiz.
A practice worksheet with regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs. There are 10 verbs total.
Verbs included: hablar, bailar, ayudar, aprender, correr, beber, escribir, vivir, comprar, leer
For each infinitive, conjugate it for all 6 persons. Then, write an 8 word (minimum) sentence using a different subject (person or thing). Post the word count at the end of every sentence.
This worksheet can be assigned for classwork or homework
Marcos is asking his new friend Juan about his childhood. Complete their conversation below using the imperfect tense.
Regular, irregular (ser, ir, ver), and reflexive verbs are included.
Answer key is included