instruction:
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".
question:
The stress of The Program or running no longer cracks the surface of my psyche.
answer:
Present


question:
He snorts derisively : " in a test tube !
answer:
Present


question:
exclaimed Hector, " A most fortunate coincidence, for we are heading home to Buenos Aires.
answer:

Past