Question

For each sentence, select whether the aspect is simple perfect or progressive of the underlined verb(s).

She pretends to be a police officer by dressing up.


Will you change the sheets tonight?


The elephant had eaten all the hay.


Between 1981 and 1989, Ronald Reagan was leading the United States.

Answer 1

Let's analyze each sentence and identify the aspect of the underlined verbs:

1. **She pretends to be a police officer by dressing up.**
- The verb "pretends" is in the **simple present** tense.
- **Aspect:** Simple

2. **Will you change the sheets tonight?**
- The verb "change" is in the **simple future** tense.
- **Aspect:** Simple

3. **The elephant had eaten all the hay.**
- The verb "had eaten" is in the **past perfect** tense.
- **Aspect:** Perfect (more specifically, past perfect)

4. **Between 1981 and 1989, Ronald Reagan was leading the United States.**
- The verb "was leading" is in the **past progressive** (or past continuous) tense.
- **Aspect:** Progressive

To summarize:
1. Simple
2. Simple
3. Perfect
4. Progressive