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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Las compras mini conversations fill in practice (Preterit)
All of Elena’s friends went shopping at the mall yesterday. She was not able to go with them. Today, she is texting them to ask where they went, what they bought etc. Complete each mini conversation using the word bank provided.
*There are 6 conversations total. Students will complete seven blanks per conversation using the word bank.
*Note: All 6 conversations are structured like the example shown below. Only the stores, items bought, colors, payment type, and people will be different.
Sample:
Conversación #1
Word bank: pagué / quince / tarjeta de crédito / compré / fui / amarilla / camisa
Elena: Ramón, ¿A dónde fuiste ayer?
Ramón: Yo ________ a “El bolsillo” , que es una tienda de ropa.
Elena: ¿Qué compraste?
Ramón: Yo _______________ una _______________.
Elena: ¿De qué color es?
Ramon: Es _________________.
Elena: ¿Cuánto costó?
Ramon: Costó _______________ dólares.
Elena: ¿Cómo pagaste?
Ramón: Yo _______________ con una _____________________________.
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 with chapter 2B of Realidades 2.
Realidades 2 Chapter 3A vocabulary practice with preterit
Part 1: Los lugares: Read each description and write the correct place using the word bank. (12 total)
Example:
Word bank: La tienda de equipo deportivo / La tienda de ropa / El banco / El supermercado / El centro / La estación de servicio / El centro comercial / El correo / La farmacia / La clínica dental / El consultorio / La biblioteca
_____________ 1. Es un lugar donde los clientes cobran sus cheques y sacan dinero.
Part 2: Write the name of the place where each line is heard. Use the word bank. *The same word bank from part 1 is used. (12 total)
Example:
_________________________ 1. A mí me duelen los dientes.
Part 3: Based on where each person went, write the correct conjugation of Ir (to go) in the preterit and choose an infinitive phrase from the word bank below and conjugate the infinitive in the preterit. If there are two infinitives, conjugate both . (12 total)
*All 12 places are from part 1
Word bank: Sacar un libro y devolver otro / buscar los palos de golf
Yo __________ (ir) a la tienda de equipo deportivo y yo ____________________
Tu amigo __________ (ir) a la biblioteca y él ________________________
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Irregular preterit study guide with practice (Spanish)
16 Infinitives included:
Hacer, Venir, Querer
Andar, Estar, Poner, Poder, Tener, Saber
Decir, Traer, Conducir
Dar, Ir, Ser, Ver
Irregular infinitives: Write the irregular stem for each infinitive using the word bank below.
Example:
Word bank: quis / hic / pud
Hacer (to do, to make): ______
For each infinitive, complete the table with the appropriate stem and preterit verb ending. (All 6 persons included)
Example:
Hacer: to do , to make
Template: Subject + Stem + Verb ending
One syllable infinitives: Dar, Ir, Ser, Ver
For each infinitive, write the conjugation using the word bank provided. (Students will complete a table with all 6 conjugations)
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. In addition to a study guide, this practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Total Pages: 8 pages
Las tiendas y las compras: Matching , fill in, and paragraph practice (Present tense)
Part 1: Las tiendas (Write the correct letter of the translation for each store)
8 total
Example:
_____ 1. El almacén g. Clothing store / h. Department store
Part 2: Complete with the correct store type in Spanish using part 1. (8 total)
Example:
_______________________1. Es donde una persona compra los zapatos.
Part 3: En la tienda (Write the correct letter of the translation) * 20 total
Example:
f. Fitting room / t. Entrance
_____ 1. La entrada
_____ 18. El probador
Part 4: Complete with the correct vocabulary word in Spanish from part 3.
This section is split in two parts (#1-10) and (#11-20) each with their own word bank. All 20 words are from part 3.
Example:
Word bank for #1-10: El precio / La entrada / El probador / Alto / La vitrina / El, La cliente / Bajo / de moda / ganga / letrero
____________________________ 1. Es por donde las personas entran.
Word bank for #11-20: La salida / Gastar / La liquidación / El, La cajero(a) / En efectivo / El cupón de regalo / La tarjeta de crédito / La caja / El cheque de viajero / El cheque personal
______________________ 11. Es lo que (what) los clientes hacen con su dinero. (Hint: Use an infinitive).
Part 5: Students will write a short paragraph in the present tense about their favorite store using the guidelines provided.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8 for parts 1-4. For part 5, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, study guide, quiz, test, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 2B of Realidades 3.
Go verbs mini paragraphs with questions practice
Complete each paragraph with the correct conjugation using the word bank provided. Then, answer the four question from the paragraph in a complete sentence in the present tense. Your answers should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). No on-line translators or unauthorized resources.
Verbs included: Hacer, Poner, Salir, Traer, Oir, Tener, Venir, Decir (8 total)
Example:
Hacer: to do / to make
Word bank: hacen / hacéis / hace / haces / hago
Yo (1) ___________ mi tarea. ¿Qué (2) ____________ tú? ¿Qué (3) ____________ él?
¿Qué (4) ____________ vosotros? ¿Qué (5) ____________ Ellos?
Answer key is included on pages 4-5 for conjugations only. For the questions, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also do questions #2-5 orally in pairs or small groups.
Ir and go verbs practice (present tense)
Complete each sentence with the correct present tense conjugation of the verb in parenthesis. Note, for -go verbs, the yo conjugation ends in -go. Make stem and spelling changes in conjugations, where needed.
Verbs included: ir, hacer, poner, traer, tener, venir, salir, decir, oir (9 total)
There are 6 sets with 9 sentences each. The subject for all 9 sentences in every set will be the same.
Subjects for each set:
Set 1: Yo / Set 2: Tú / Set 3: Marcos / Set 4: Sara y yo (nosotras) / Set 5: Vosotras / Set 6: Uds.
Example:
Yo __________ a hacer mucho hoy. (ir)
Yo __________ mi tarea. (hacer)
Yo ___________ la mesa. (poner)
Yo ___________ la comida para la fiesta. (traer)
Yo ___________ que hacer mi tarea. (tener)
Yo ___________ a la escuela temprano. (venir)
Yo ___________ de la casa las ocho. (salir)
Yo ___________ “hola” a todos mis amigos. (decir > e-i)
Yo ___________ la música en la radio. (oír)
Note: The first sentence in every set uses ir + a + infinitive. All sentences with tener will use tener + que + infinitive.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test, review, entry or exit slip (broken into smaller sections).
Reading: El día de acción de gracias (Thanksgiving)
Note: The reading is mostly in the preterit (past) tense with a few sentences in the present tense.
Read the letter that Marcos wrote to his friend Luis about how he and his family celebrated thanksgiving. Then, answer the questions that follow.
*There are 14multiple choice comprehension questions (Write A or B). Students will also write a short paragraph on how they celebrated Thanksgiving, using the guidelines provided.
Pages 1-2: Reading
Pages 3-4: Comprehension questions and original paragraph
Pages 5-6: Answer key for comprehension questions only. For the original paragraph, student answers will vary.
Sample:
Hola Luis,
¿Cómo estás? Espero que estés bien. Hace frío aquí. ¿Qué tiempo hace en San Juan? La semana pasada nosotros celebramos el día de acción de gracias. Nuestra casa está en Manhattan, Nueva York. Hace dos semanas, mis padres fueron al supermercado e hicieron las compras para el día de acción de gracias. Dos días antes del día de dar gracias, mis tíos y sus hijos vinieron a nuestra casa. Mis tíos se llaman Roberto y Carmen. Sus hijos se llaman Daniel y Paula. Ellos viajaron en avión de Tampa, Florida. Daniel tiene quince años y Paula tiene doce años.
Comprehension questions: Write the correct letter (A or B) for each question.
_____ 1. ¿Dónde vive Marcos?
a. Nueva York b. Florida
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or as part of your sub plans. It can be used when students return to school from Thanksgiving holiday.
GO verbs fill in practice (Present tense)
For each infinitive, complete the table with the stem and appropriate verb ending. Then, write the correct conjugation in the blanks.
Verbs included: Hacer, Poner, Salir, Traer, Caer, Decir, Tener, Venir, Oir (9 total)
There are 6 fill in the blanks for each verb.
Example:
Hacer: to do / to make Stem: hac Yo: hago
Table:
Stem for: Tú , Él / Ella / Ud. , Nosotros, Vosotros , Ellos / Ellas / Uds.
Verb ending for: Tú , Él / Ella / Ud. , Nosotros, Vosotros , Ellos / Ellas / Uds.
Yo ______________ mi tarea.
Tú _____________ la comida.
Él _____________ la cama.
Nosotros _______________ cola para entrar la clase.
¿Qué ________________ vosotros por la noche?
Uds. _______________ mucho trabajo en la oficina.
Answer key is included on pages 6-10.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz , entry or exit slip.