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Phrasal Verbs

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this phrasal verbs words learning exercise, learners choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentences. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Test on Simple Past Tense

For Students 4th - 7th
In this simple past tense worksheet, students write the past tense forms of irregular verbs, complete tables and sentences in simple past and fill in blanks using 'was' or 'were.' Answers may be submitted online. ESL appropriate but not...
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Action Verbs

For Students 7th - 9th
In this grammar activity, students determine which action verb completes nine sentences grammatically correct. Students share their answers with their classmates.
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Irregular Verbs

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this irregular verbs worksheet, students choose the correct irregular verb to complete the sentences. Students complete 20 sentences total.
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Verb Form Activity

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this verb form worksheet, students fill in the correct form of verbs given in parenthesis to complete a pair of sentences, 12 pairs total. 
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Word Usage: Past Simple Tense

For Students 4th - 5th
In this word usage:  past simple tense worksheet, students interactively select the correct word to complete the sentences in a paragraph, with immediate online feedback and score.
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Reading 2. Vocabulary Practice: Present and Past, Simple and Progressive

For Students 4th - 7th
This activity serves a dual purpose. First, teach your class the 12 vocabulary words provided. Then, after they identify which word belongs in each sentence, have them identify which verb tense each sentence uses. They distinguish...
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Preterite vs. Imperfect #9

For Students 6th - 9th
What is the difference between the preterite tense and the imperfect? Compare the two, and then give your class this practice half-sheet. There are 12 verbs in parentheses, and your class must decide which should be in the preterite...
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Preterite vs. Imperfect #3

For Students 6th - 9th
Hm, to use the preterite or the imperfect? That is the question with this short practice activity! Use it as a bell-ringer or a short homework assignment. Learners simply read the paragraph and conjugate the verbs in parentheses to...
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Preterite vs. Imperfect #8

For Students 7th - 9th
When do you use the preterite tense, and when do you use the imperfect? They're commonly confused, so give your class lots of practice opportunities to drill the difference into their memory! This short exercise would be a great...
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Time Expressions Active Voice

For Students 5th - 8th
Can you recall the six verb tenses? Review the six verb tenses with this informational handout. While there is no practice opportunity provided, several examples, and clue words are shown for each tense. Walk through this guide with your...
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Verbos: -ar

For Students 6th - 9th
Use this short exercise as a bell-ringer or exit card to give your class a quick assessment. Are they learning how to conjugate verbs? Which ones might you need to reteach? Only 11 -ar verbs are listed. 
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Subjunctive vs. Indicative (present only) #1

For Students 6th - 8th
How do you use the subjunctive? Review the difficult tense with your intermediate Spanish language learners, and then give them this practice opportunity! There are only 10 fill in the blank questions, and your scholar inputs the correct...
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Saber vs. Conocer #1

For Students 6th - 8th
What is the difference between the verb saber and conocer? Although they are similar, they are used differently. Test your language learners with this short exercise. They complete the provided dialogue by completing the incomplete...
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Pop Concert in Iran

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Read, analyze, and critique a newspaper article about a concert with a Western singer and an Iranian band. Scholars will assess key vocabulary terms within the article, learn how to understand a short news report, and hone in on how the...
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Present Time and Past Time

For Students 5th - 7th
Review past and present tense, and then give your class this worksheet to assess their current knowledge. There are 30 sentences to complete, and the sentences all deal with present and past tenses.
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Verb Quiz--Present Subjunctive

For Students 9th - 10th
Jump online to review the present subjunctive. Intermediate Spanish learners conjugate 10 verbs (like preferir, estar, and dar). Then, after they finish, they can click the red button labeled check all to review their answers.
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Verb Tense Sort

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this verb tense sorting worksheet, students sort a set of verbs, placing them in either the past tense or present tense column of a chart. An answer key is included.
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Misused Verbs: Lie/Lay

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this misused verbs worksheet, students insert the words lie or lay into the sentences. Students complete 10 sentences total on this worksheet.
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Subject-Verb Agreement

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners explore subject-verb agreement. They read sentences on the board and fill in a correct subject and verb. Using Lil' Boooie's lyrics, students correct the wrong subject-verb agreements in the lyrics. Time permitting, learners...
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Subject-Verb Agreement: Part II

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students participate in an activity in which they apply the rules of subject-verb agreement. They correct sentences written on the board as a warm-up activity before breaking into groups. Groups are given subject envelopes and verb...
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Present Perfect Tense

For Students 6th - 7th
In this verb tense worksheet, students use words given in questions to make sentences in the present perfect tense. A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Test Your Grammar Skills - Common Irregular Verbs - Checklist

For Students 4th - 8th
In this ESL common irregular verbs checklist, students view the basic, past tense, and part participle forms of 31 common irregular verbs.
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Developing an essay: Using specific nouns, strong verbs, and vivid adjectives

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Feeling bored and unimpressed with word choice in your class? If so, consider this activity, which focuses on using specific and precise language. Pupils use highlighters, brainstorm independently and in small groups, and create a poster...