Question

Mr. Hoyt was making dinner reservations.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is PAST PROGRESSIVE TENSE and PROGRESSIVE ASPECT.

Explanation:

In "Mr. Hoyt was making dinner reservations" the verb tense is PAST PROGRESSIVE, used to refer to an action that was taking place in the past. Hence, the verb phrase "was making" is also expressed in the PROGRESSIVE ASPECT since it reflects an ongoing action in the past.

Answer 2

The verb tense and aspect of this sentence is past progressive.