I don't know a lot but I just did a class about this.
But to change perfect past tense completed in the past by changing the verb is or could be by replacing the verb with the action to was ,did ,before, ect. I think this might help
Answer:
Middle English - Latin and Greek influence
Old English - German Influence
Modern English - French influence
Explanation:
Old English is mostly influenced by the Germans. There was mostly influence of the Germanic base in varying degrees on the Old English. There is great influence of Latin and French on the modern English. There is an impact on grammar, syntax and pronunciations of the Modern English.