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]: Gently rubbing the tenderly exposed cartilage corners.
[EX A]: Past

[EX Q]: Colin regarded him carefully and when he spoke his voice was dangerous.
[EX A]: Past

[EX Q]: My voice softens as I reach over and tuck strands of wet hair behind her ear.
[EX A]:
Present