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Spanish Preterite Practice Worksheet

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Spanish Preterite Practice Worksheet

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🎯 Learning Objectives - "I Can" Statements

Today I can:

  • I can conjugate regular -ER and -IR verbs in the preterite (past) tense correctly.
  • I can use affirmative and negative words (algo/nada, alguien/nadie, nunca/siempre) appropriately in sentences.
  • I can write original sentences about family and community using past tense verbs and vocabulary.
  • I can provide constructive feedback to my peers on grammar accuracy and vocabulary use.

✅ Success Criteria:

• Correctly conjugate at least 6 -ER/-IR verbs in preterite tense
• Use affirmative/negative word pairs accurately in context
• Write clear, grammatically correct sentences about past events
• Give helpful feedback during peer review

📝 Part 1: Preterite Conjugation Practice

1. Conjugate the verb comer (to eat) in the preterite tense:

Yo _________ tacos ayer.

Tú _________ en el restaurante.

Ella _________ con su familia.

2. Conjugate the verb vivir (to live) in the preterite tense:

Nosotros _________ en México por dos años.

Ellos _________ cerca de la escuela.

Usted _________ en una casa grande.

3. Choose the correct preterite form:

Mi hermana _____ sus libros anoche.

leyó

leía

lee

🔄 Part 2: Affirmative and Negative Words

4. Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the pairs:

algo/nada: No comí _________ en el desayuno.

alguien/nadie: ¿Viste a _________ en la fiesta ayer?

nunca/siempre: Mi abuela _________ cocinó para toda la familia.

5. Choose the correct affirmative or negative word:

No conocí a _____ interesante en la reunión.

alguien

nadie

algo

6. Rewrite this sentence to make it negative:

Siempre compartimos algo con nuestros vecinos.

✏️ Part 3: Creative Writing

7. Write 3 original sentences about your family or community using:

• Past tense -ER or -IR verbs
• At least one affirmative/negative word pair
• Family/community vocabulary

Sentence 1:

Sentence 2:

Sentence 3:

🤝 Peer Review Checklist

Partner's Name: _______________

Review your partner's Part 3 sentences and check:

Verbs are correctly conjugated in preterite tense

Affirmative/negative words are used appropriately

Sentences include family/community vocabulary

Sentences are clear and make sense

Spelling and accents are correct

One thing my partner did well:
One suggestion for improvement:

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