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


question:
My stomach tipped over.
answer:
Past


question:
The words jump out of my mouth the second Mel opens the door.
answer:

Present