TASK DEFINITION: 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".
PROBLEM: " But the palace ? "

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Somehow he doubted it and wondered what kind of excuse could explain away a badly cut face this early in the day.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: It never slowed down, not for one day of those short weeks.

SOLUTION:
Past