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: " No rude comments, " Alex explained, " no whispers, no stares or bumping you around. "

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: At any moment he feared the boat might overturn, but it continued on smooth and steady.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: I recall streamlines of smoky ambrosia leaking from the musical huts.

SOLUTION:
Present