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".

[EX Q]: The toad hopped just behind him.
[EX A]: Past

[EX Q]: He holds up his hands and takes a step toward me.
[EX A]: Present

[EX Q]: A grandfather clock ticked, their footsteps muffled by the light patterned Oriental rugs.
[EX A]:
Past