In this task you are given a sentence. You must judge whether the main verb of the sentence is in present or past tense. Label the instances as "Present" or "Past" based on your judgment. If there is no verb in the given text, answer "Present".

" Come off it, Trip.
Present

" He sells them as slaves.
Present

The Colt exploded ; slamming its large slug into the wall over Ace's head and filling the small office with smoke and plaster dust.

Past