Passé Composé et Imparfait Question

Question 1

What is the auxiliary verb used in the ‘Passé Composé’ for most verbs?

Answer 1

Either ‘avoir’ or ‘être’ depending on the verb.

Question 2

True or False: The ‘Imparfait’ tense is used to describe actions that were completed in the past.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The ‘Passé Composé’ is often used for __________ actions.

Answer 3

specific

Question 4

What is the formula for forming ‘Passé Composé’ with ‘avoir’?

Answer 4

Auxiliary verb ‘avoir’ + past participle of the main verb.

Question 5

What is the ‘Imparfait’ used to describe?

Answer 5

Ongoing or habitual actions in the past.

Question 6

Choose the correct auxiliary: ‘Elle ______ (manger)’ in Passé Composé.

Answer 6

a mangé

Question 7

True or False: ‘Passé Composé’ requires an agreement with the subject.

Answer 7

True, when using ‘être’ as the auxiliary.

Question 8

What is the past participle of ‘aller’?

Answer 8

allé

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The ending for regular ‘-er’ verbs in the past participle is __________.

Answer 9

é

Question 10

What is the main function of the ‘Imparfait’ tense?

Answer 10

To set the scene or describe background information.

Question 11

Which auxiliary verb is used with reflexive verbs in ‘Passé Composé’?

Answer 11

être

Question 12

True or False: ‘Imparfait’ can be used for actions that were interrupted.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Which tense would you use to express a repeated action in the past?

Answer 13

Imparfait

Question 14

What is the first-person singular form of ‘être’ in the ‘Imparfait’?

Answer 14

j’étais

Question 15

Complete the sentence: ‘Nous ______ (finir)’ in ‘Passé Composé’ is ______.

Answer 15

avons fini

Question 16

What is the ending for regular ‘ir’ verbs in the past participle?

Answer 16

i

Question 17

True or False: ‘Passé Composé’ can only be used with action verbs.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

What is the ‘Imparfait’ form of the verb ‘avoir’ for ‘ils’?

Answer 18

ils avaient

Question 19

Which tense is used for a sudden action in the past?

Answer 19

Passé Composé

Question 20

Choose the correct form: ‘Je ______ (être)’ in ‘Imparfait’ is ______.

Answer 20

étais

Question 21

What does ‘Passé Composé’ represent in terms of time?

Answer 21

An action completed in the past.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The ‘Imparfait’ is often used with the phrases ‘chaque jour’ or __________.

Answer 22

souvent

Question 23

What is the past participle of ‘prendre’?

Answer 23

pris

Question 24

True or False: The ‘Imparfait’ tense is formed by taking the present tense ‘nous’ form and adding specific endings.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Complete the sentence: 'Ils ______ (aller)' in 'Passé Composé' is ______.

Answer 25

sont allés

Question 26

What is the 'Imparfait' form of 'parler' for 'nous'?

Answer 26

nous parlions

Question 27

What auxiliary verb is used for the majority of verbs in 'Passé Composé'?

Answer 27

avoir