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FAQ – German Past Perfect Tense Quiz
Is the German Past Perfect Quiz Free?
Yes! This quiz is completely free and available to all registered users.
What Do I Have to Do in the Quiz?
Each question asks you to select the correct past perfect form using either hatten or waren.
What Is the Past Perfect in German?
The plusquamperfekt describes something that happened before another action in the past. It’s often used in storytelling or written narration.
When to Use “hatten” vs. “waren” in Plusquamperfekt?
Choose waren (the past of “sein”) if the verb normally uses “sein” in the perfekt tense. This applies to motion verbs (e.g., “gehen”, “kommen”) or change-of-state verbs (e.g., “aufwachen”, “sterben”). Use hatten with all other verbs.
Where Can I Learn More About the Past Perfect?
You’ll find a detailed explanation, sentence structure, and usage tips in our article:
Can I Practice Other Grammar Topics Too?
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