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.
Students will chose 10 reflexive verbs along with vocabulary on body parts and accessories. to write and answer original information questions.
A list of reflexive verbs, question words, vocabulary on body parts and accessories is provided.
Guidelines are provided on how to write the questions.
This activity can be used as classwork, homework, or sub plans
Suggestion: Students can create original questions only and orally interview a classmate. As a follow up, students can then answer their own questions or answer their partner’s questions and submit for a grade.
A matching practice with the conjugations of stem changing verbs in the present subjunctive
Stem changes included : e-ie, e-i, o-ue
There are 26 conjugations total. Answer key is included.
A worksheet on practicing the placement of reflexive pronouns with infinitives (placing them before the conjugated verb and attaching to the infinitive)
Part 1: Fill in the blanks. Write the correct reflexive pronoun (12 total)
Part 2: Translate the sentences both ways (placing the reflexive pronoun before the conjugated verb and attaching to the infinitive) (4 total)
Answer key is provided
Students will complete 3 paragraphs with the present tense conjugations of tener
Each paragraph as 6 sentences
Paragraph 1 is about house chores, paragraph 2 is about school, and paragraph 3 is about sports
Answer key is included
Students will write 15 original sentences with tener que + infinitive using the list of infinitives provided and guidelines
A structured template is provided for students to write their sentences along with subjects (persons)
A speaking activity where students will use question words, the structure of ir + a + infinitive and add additional words to form their own information questions and interview a classmate.
There are 20 infinitives included (students can also use infinitives not listed)
As an added bonus, this activity helps to review question words and forming questions.
A practice worksheet with the present tense or tener and ir
Part 1: Write the conjugations of tener and ir for all 6 persons
Part 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct conjugations of tener and ir (12 total)
Part 3: Answer the 10 personal questions in a complete sentence. Questions with tener que infinitive and ir + a + infinitive are included
Answer key is included for parts 1 and 2 only. For part 3, answers will vary
A speaking activity where students will use question words, verbs, trigger words (ex: ayer, cada noche etc ) in the preterite and imperfect tenses to form their own questions and interview a classmate. Regular, irregular, stem change, spelling change, and reflexive verbs are included.
Each student will create 10 questions in the preterit and 10 in the imperfect. Specific guidelines are provided.
As an added bonus, this activity helps to review question words and forming questions.
Students will write 10 original sentences in the present subjunctive with the guidelines provided
A list of introductory verbs and subjunctive verbs is provided
The subjunctive verbs are regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs
This worksheet can be used as students are being introduced to the present subjunctive. It can be assigned as classwork, homework, or as part of your sub plans
Students will write 18 sentences using stem change verbs in the present tense with the guidelines provided.
Students will be given a list of subjects to choose from and must use a different subject in every sentence
Verb types included:
e-ie : pensar, entender, empezar, mentir, preferir, querer, perder
o-ue: dormir, contar, poder, volver, devolver, almorzar
e-i: pedir, servir, repetir, seguir
u-ue: jugar
This worksheet can be used for classwork, homework, or part of your sub plans
Complete the conversations below by using an indirect object pronoun (me, te, le, nos, os, se) for the first blank and the correct conjugation of gustar type verb for the second blank.
Verbs included: gustar, encantar, importar, aburrir, fascinar, doler, molestar, interesar, faltar, quedar, preocupar, irritar. Some verbs are used more than once.
There are 15 conversations total (see example below)
Answer key is included
Carmen: ¿Qué te gusta?
Rosa: A mí ______ ________________ la clase de español. (gustar)
Paco: ¿A ti qué te encanta hacer?
Alfredo: A mí ______ ________________ jugar videojuegos. (encantar)
A 3 page packet to practice stem change verbs in the present tense
Stem changes included: e-ie, o-ue, e-i, u-ue
Section 1: Conjugate the 12 infinitives for 6 subjects (Reflexive verbs also included)
Section 2: Change the verb for the subject given (ex: Yo pienso = Uds piensan) (12 total)
Section 3: Answer the 22 personal questions in a complete sentence
The packet can be assigned for classwork, homework, or it can be used as part of your sub plans.
Answer key is included for sections 1 and 2 only. For section 3, student answers will vary.
Pages 1 - 4 are the practices and pages 5 is the answer key for sections 1 and 2.
Practice: Jobs with present subjunctive
Luisa Ruiz is a radio show host. Today, her guest is Alfredo Sampó, a career advice expert (un experto en asesoramiento profesional). People can call and get advice for their job related issues. For each job issue mentioned, answer using a different introductory verb (present tense) and an appropriate solution from the word bank below. You cannot repeat any introductory verbs or solutions.
There are 10 situations total
Students can do the activity orally in pairs as well
Students will create 24 original verb conjugations (regular, irregular, stem change, and spelling change) in the present subjunctive with the guidelines provided. Students will create 24 different subjects as well. The 24 infinitives are provided for students to use along with a sentence starter for all 4 categories (regular, irregular, stem change, and spelling change)
You can use this activity as a bell ringer or exit slip as students are learning various conjugations of the present subjunctive. Students can also do the activity in pairs or alone as a review for a test or quiz.
Modified copy of the activity for sentence writing is included. Students can add extra words after the verb conjugation to create original sentences.
A worksheet to practice conjugations and sentence writing in the imperfect tense
Infinitives used:
Regular: hablar, beber, salir, despertarse (4 total)
Irregular: ser, ir ver (3 total)
For each infinitive, students will conjugate it for all 6 persons. Then, they will write an original 8 word sentence. A clue word (cada dia etc) is given at the beginning of every sentence.
Verbs are grouped by category: regular and irregular
A practice worksheet on -ir stem change verbs present and preterit tenses
Infinitives included: pedir, servir, mentir, divertirse, vestirse, preferir, competir, seguir, sentirse, dormir, morir
Part 1: Using the 11 infinitives, students will create original subjects (persons) and conjugate the infinitive in the present and preterit tenses
Part 2: Students will write 5 sentences in the present tense with the guidelines provided
Part 3: Students will write 5 sentences in the preterit tense with the guidelines provided
A worksheet to practice conjugations and sentence writing in the preterit tense
All verb types included: regular, spelling change (car, gar, zar), irregular, and -ir stem change (30 total)
Infinitives used:
Regular: cantar, aprender, salir, acostarse
Spelling change: buscar, jugar, empezar, leer, caer, destruir
Irregular: ser, ir, dar, ver, querer, venir, hacer, andar, saber, poner, poder, tener, traer, conducir, decir
Ir stem change: pedir, divertirse, dormir, vestirse
For each infinitive, students will conjugate it for all 6 persons. Then, they will write an original 8 word sentence. A clue word (ayer, anoche etc) is given at the beginning of every sentence.
Verbs are grouped by category: regular, spelling change, irregular, and -ir stem change, so the assignment can be broken up based on what students are learning.
Imagine that you are an advice expert who has been called on a radio show. Many people will be calling you regarding their new year’s resolutions and they want your advice as to how to fulfill them. For each of the 12 resolutions, offer advice using a different introductory verb (present tense) and a different present subjunctive verb. A list of introductory verbs is provided below, or you can use others that you know.
Students will also come up with 4 resolutions of their own and offer advice
Students can do the activity orally in pairs or do it individually in writing
A worksheet to practice the use of infinitive, present subjunctive, and indicative
There are 3 sections with 10 questions in each section. A template is provided for students to write the infinitive, present subjunctive verb, and the indicative (present tense) verb
Part 1: Complete each sentence using a different infinitive (-ar, -er, and -ir) and add 3-4 extra words to make the sentence longer.
Part 2: Complete each sentence in the present subjunctive by adding a different subject (person or thing) and using a different subjunctive verb. After the subjunctive verb, add 3-4 extra words to make the sentence longer.
Part 3: Complete each sentence in the present indicative (present tense) by adding a different subject (person or thing) and using a different present tense verb. After the present tense verb, add 3-4 extra words to make the sentence longer.
A worksheet to practice regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the preterit tense
Students will be given a sentence for which they will create an original subject (person) and choose the correct verb from the verb bank.
There are 21 sentences total ( 7 -ar, 7 -er, and 7 -ir)
Verbs used:
AR: ayudar / bailar / estudiar / pintar / hablar / mirar / comprar
ER: aprender / beber / vender / comer / comprender / romper /comer
IR: decidir / salir / escribir / vivir / asistir / abrir / recibir
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, bell ringer, or exit pass