Quiz on German Past Perfect with Waren and Hatten
Select the Correct Helping Verb in the Past Perfect
In this exercise you complete sentences in the past perfect.
Your task is to pick the correct form of haben or sein.
If you want a clear explanation first, read past perfect in German.
For a bigger overview, see German tenses explained.
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FAQ about German past perfect with haben and sein
When do I use a form of sein in the past perfect?
Use a form of sein with many movement verbs and with verbs that describe a change of state. Common examples are gehen, kommen, fahren, aufstehen, einschlafen.
When do I use a form of haben in the past perfect?
Use a form of haben with most other verbs, especially actions with a direct object. This includes kaufen, lesen, machen, besuchen, sehen.
Why does the quiz include several verb forms and not only one?
The helping verb must agree with the subject. That is why you see forms such as war, waren, warst, hatte, hatten, hattest.
Is the past perfect mainly used in writing?
You will often see it in stories and reports. In daily speaking it also appears when you want to show that one past action happened earlier than another past action. For a structured overview, read German tenses explained.
Where can I learn the full rule with clear examples?
This guide explains structure and usage in a clear way: past perfect in German.
