Is
was
liked
Reason: It seems like after "like a dream" they gave that car a go and Eric became excited which he states after they drove. Bagus seems to be also referring to that past action.
        
             
        
        
        
The ansew based on what I know is D
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
Significant, great, important 
Explanation:
 
        
             
        
        
        
Usually it means the style of the writing or speech being used