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: " You don't need to be afraid, Diana, " he calmly states as he sees the panicked look on her face.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Mary Jo doubted that anything else could've been hidden inside that small space.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Shining the light overhead, he squinted to see the top of the cave and thought he saw the shape of something move.

SOLUTION:
Past