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:
His line of work required a calm and cool sort of reserve.
answer:
Past


question:
The conflict created split consciousnesses.
answer:
Past


question:
I jabbed my finger at the group of men because my brain had gone fuzzy and words were failing me.
answer:

Past