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.
Ser, Estar, Dar, Ir, Ver mini practice (present tense)
Part 1: Write the correct conjugations of the present tense for each verb using the word bank provided. (All 6 persons included for each verb)
Part 2: Complete each set of sentences with the correct conjugations of Ser, Estar, Dar, Ir, Ver (6 sets total. There are 5 sentences in each set)
Yo __________ alto. Yo ___________ contento. Yo _________ un libro a José. Yo __________ a mi casa. Yo _________ un programa en la tele.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Ir and tener mini practice present tense
Part 1: Write the correct conjugations of the present tense for ir and tener using the word bank provided.
Part 2: Complete each sentence with the correct conjugation of ir or tener in the present tense. (9 sentences total)
Example:
Yo ___________ a comer. Yo ______________ que preparar la comida.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Saber v Conocer mini practice
Part 1: Write the correct conjugations of the present tense for Saber and Conocer using the word bank provided.
Part 2: Complete each sentence with the correct conjugation of saber or conocer. (6 sentences total)
Example:
Yo ____________ el nombre de mis profesores. Yo _____________ bien a todos mis profesores.
Part 3: Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish in the present tense. (4 total)
Answer key is included for parts 1 and 2 on page 3. For part 3, student answers will vary. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Present tense regular verbs worksheet
Complete each set of sentences with the correct conjugation using the word bank.
There are 4 sets of sentences (12 sentences total). In each set, there is an -ar, -er, and -ir verb. Each sentence uses a different verb.
Example:
Hablar: to speak / Comer: to eat / Escribir: to write
Word bank: escribes / escribe / hablas / hablo / comes / como
¿Con quién _____________ tú? Yo _____________ con Miguel.
¿Qué ____________ tú? Yo ____________ una pizza.
¿A quién ______________ tú? Yo _____________ a mi profesora.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Ser and adjectives short practice
For each subject, write the correct conjugation of ser. Then, choose an adjective from the word bank below or come up with your own, and write it in its correct form. Be sure that your adjectives agree in number (singular / plural) and in gender (masculine / feminine)
There are 18 subjects total (names of persons and subject pronouns included). A structured template is provided for students.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Student answers will vary for the adjectives.
Hacer: Present tense mini worksheet
Complete each blank with the correct conjugation in the present tense.
*4 questions total with 4 blanks each (16 blanks total).
Example:
¿Qué haces tú?
Yo ___________ mi tarea. (hacer)
Yo ___________ con mis amigos. (hablar)
Yo ______________ la lección. (aprender)
Yo ______________ una carta. (escribir)
Answer key is included on page 2.
Las personas en mi escuela (mini conversations present tense)
Marcos is visiting his new high school that he will be attending. During his visit, he sees people in the school with name tags and asks them what their job is. Complete each mini conversation using the word bank provided.
There are 7 conversations total. One for each person (director, secretaria, profesor, consejero, conserje, entrenador, enfermera)
Example:
Word bank: soy / completo / director / oficina
Marcos: Señora López, ¿Qué es Ud.?
Señora López: Yo __________ secretaria del _________________. Trabajo en la ______________ y _______________ las tareas (tasks) que director me da.
Note: In all 7 conversations, each question will start with "¿Qué es Ud.?
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Practice: Ser, Estar, Ir, Ver, Dar, Hacer (Present tense)
For each infinitive, write the correct conjugations using the word bank provided. Then, answer each question in a complete sentence in the present tense.
For each infinitive, students will write the 6 conjugations in a table and answer 4 personal questions. All questions are information questions.
Pages 4-6 is the answer key. Note: Student answers will vary for the personal questions.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, test, review, or as part of your sub plans.
Conjugate each infinitive in the preterit tense. Then, answer each question in a complete sentence in the present tense
Verbs included:
Regular: Hablar, Comer, Vivir
Irregular: Ser, Ir, Dar, Ver, Hacer
Students will conjugate each verb for all 6 persons and answer one personal question for each verb. All questions are in the tu conjugation except for ser. There are 8 personal questions total.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Student answers will vary for the personal questions.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.
Present tense basic verbs review
Conjugate each infinitive in the present tense. Then, answer each question in a complete sentence in the present tense
*For each infinitive, students will conjugate it for all 6 persons, and answer one personal question. All questions are in the tu conjugation.
Verbs included:
Regular: Hablar, Comer, Vivir
Irregular: Ser, Estar, Dar, Ir, Ver
-Go: Hacer, Tener, Venir
Stem change:
E-IE: Empezar, Entender, Preferir
O-UE: Almorzar, Poder, Dormir
E-I: Pedir, Repetir
Practice: Pages 1-5
Answer key: Pages 6-10. Note: Student answers will vary for the personal questions.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, or as part of your sub plans. It can also be used as a quick review of basic present tense verbs early in the year in Spanish 2 and Spanish 3 classes.
School supplies identification practice (Las materiales escolares)
Write the correct letter of the school supply item based on the description. (20 total)
Note: All descriptions begin with “Se usa para …”
Example:
_____ 1. Se usa para escribir.
a. La regla b. El bolígrafo / El lápiz
_____ 2. Se usa para tomar apuntes.
a. El cuaderno b. El sacapuntas
_____ 3. Se usa para dibujar líneas.
a. La mochila b. La regla
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Los colores: Matching and fill in practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the translation for each color. (13 total)
_____ 1. Red a. rosado
_____ 2. Blue b. anaranjado
Part 2: Complete each short sentence using a different color from part 1. Do not repeat any color. Note: Colors are adjectives and must agree in number (singular / plural) and gender (masculine / feminine) with the item. (13 total)
La casa es _______________.
Los zapatos son ______________________.
Answer key is included on page 2. Note: For part 2, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, bell ringer, entry or exit slip.
Reading: Mi restaurante favorito (Present tense)
Marcos is talking about his favorite restaurant. Complete each paragraph using the word bank provided.
*There are 5 paragraphs total.
Paragraph 1: 12 blanks
Paragraph 2: 6 blanks
Paragraph 3: 4 blanks
Paragraph 4: 5 blanks
Paragraph 5: 11 blanks
Sample:
Word bank: almuerzo / grande / abre / restaurante / cena / sirve / se llama / amigos / desayuno / cierra / familia / cena / centro
Me llamo Marcos. Cada semana yo voy a mi ____________________ favorito que _________________ “New taste.” El restaurante está en el _______________ de nuestra ciudad y ________________ la comida americana. Yo voy allí (there) con mis ________________ y a veces (sometimes) con mi ______________.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or added to a quiz / test. It can be used in Spanish 1 (second half of the year) and in Spanish 2 classes.
Irregular preterit J stem verbs practice
For each infinitive, write the correct stem and the appropriate verb ending.
Verbs included: Decir, Traer, Conducir
There are 6 sentences per verb. A table with irregular preterit endings is included. Stem is listed next to each infinitive.
Example:
Decir (to say / to tell) / Stem: dij
Yo _______ / __________ hola a mi amigo.
Answer: Yo dij / e hola a mi amigo
Answer key is included on page 2.
Irregular preterit U stem verbs practice
For each infinitive, write the correct stem and the appropriate verb ending.
Verbs included: andar, estar, tener, saber, poner, poder (6 total)
*There are 6 sentences per verb. A table with irregular preterit endings is inlcluded. The irregular preterit stem is listed next to each infinitive.
Example:
Andar: to walk (stem: anduv)
Yo ______ / _______ en el parque.
Answer: Yo anduv / e en el parque.
Answer key is inlcluded on pages 3-4.
Practice on e-ie stem change verbs present tense
For each infinitive, write the correct stem change (e-ie) in the first blank and the appropriate verb ending in the second blank. Then, conjugate the second infinitive for all six persons in the table provided. Note: There is no stem change in the nosotros and vosotros conjugations.
Verbs included: Empezar, Cerrar, Querer, Entender, Preferir, Mentir
A table with -ar, -er, -ir verb endings is included for reference.
Example:
Empezar (e-ie): to start / to begin
Yo: Emp ____ z _____
Tú: Emp ____ z _____
Él / Ella / Ud: Emp ____ z _____
Nosotros: Empezamos
Vosotros: Empezáis
Ellos / Ellas / Uds: Emp ____ z _____
Conjugate Cerrar for all 6 persons in the table provided.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Practice on o-ue stem change verbs present tense
For each infinitive, write the correct stem change (o-ue) in the first blank and the appropriate verb ending in the second blank. Then, conjugate the second infinitive for all six persons in the table provided. Note: There is no stem change in the nosotros and vosotros conjugations.
Verbs included: Almorzar, Encontrar, Poder, Volver, Dormir, Morir
*Note: A table with -ar, -er, -ir present tense endings is included for reference.
Almorzar (o-ue): to have lunch
Yo: Alm ____ z _____
Tú: Alm ____ z _____
Él / Ella / Ud: Alm ____ z _____
Nosotros: Almorzamos
Vosotros: Almorzáis
Ellos / Ellas / Uds: Alm ____ z _____
Conjugate encontrar for all 6 persons in the table provided.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
Mis cursos: Personal questions about school courses (present tense)
For each course, write 3 things that you do in the class. You can use the word bank below or come up with your own responses. Write 3 complete sentences for each class. Do not repeat any answers.
6 courses total: inglés / matemáticas / ciencias / historia / español / educación física
Example:
Word bank: usar una calculadora / leer un poema / hacer experimentos / leer una novela
¿Qué haces tú en la clase de inglés?
Note: All questions are structured the same "Qué haces tú en la clase de…? (Only the course name will change).
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, entry or exit slip. Students can also do this practice orally in pairs by interviewing each other.
Present tense regular verbs fill in practice
For each verb type (-ar, -er, -ir), write the correct conjugation using the word bank.
*There are 10 fill in the blanks for each verb type (30 total).
*Only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used.
Example:
-AR verbs
Word bank: ayuda / hablo / estudias
Yo _______________ con mis amigos cada día.
Tú _______________ en la biblioteca cada sábado.
-ER verbs
Word bank: corres / vende / aprendo
Yo ________________ sobre la historia de México.
Tú _______________ en el parque.
-IR verbs
Word bank: escribes / vivo / asisto
Yo ______________ en Nueva York.
Tú _______________ un email a tu amigo.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz / test, bell ringer, entry or exit slip.
Sobre mi: Present tense personal questions
There are 20 personal questions (all in the tú conjugation)
Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish in the present tense.
Guidelines: You and your partner will interview each other and answer the questions orally.
Example:
¿Cómo eres tú? (Give 3 adjectives)
¿De dónde eres tú?
¿De qué nacionalidad eres tú? (Answer with ser + de + place)
¿Cómo estás tú? (Give 2 adjectives)
¿Cuántas clases tomas tú este año? (tomar: to take)
This practice can be used for Spanish 2, 3, and 4 classes in the first few days of school. Stem change verbs used: pedir, poder, preferir, and dormir.
On pages 2-3, a second set of the questions is included but with lines for student responses, if teachers want to assign them for classwork, homework, add to a test / quiz, or use them as part of their sub plans.