TASK DEFINITION: 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".
PROBLEM: The wooden boards beneath the decorative rug creak with every step as he slowly exits the church.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Some of his flippancy fades, as he regards me.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: He quickly clasped his hand back over her mouth and then struck her in the spine.

SOLUTION:
Past