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:
" He was a bum, " Ella chimed in.
answer:
Past


question:
We obtained this land from them. "
answer:
Past


question:
I exclaimed, studying the board.
answer:

Past