Yesterday... the passé composé -- Those were the days: the imparfait -- All things must pass: the plus-que-parfait -- And tenses rolled along... variations in using both the passé composé and the imparfait -- Keep it simple: the passé simple -- The palette of the pasts: the other past tenses -- Come together: comprehensive exercises -- The past awakening: sampling of past tenses and translation obstacles in French literature

Practice Makes Perfect: French Past-Tense Verbs Up Close puts the spotlight on this tricky grammar trouble spot. It boasts plenty of opportunities for practicing your language skills, as well as extensive examples based on a conversational style that will keep you engaged. The book also features a unique answer key that gives you more than just a listing of correct answers; it clues you in on the "why" behind them.