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:
On certain places, he lingered longer than was necessary, filling her with a bitter anger.
answer:
Past


question:
He reaches down to the magazine rack, passes me a single sheet of paper that was lying amongst the newspapers.
answer:
Present


question:
" Don't sell yourself short, Hal.
answer:

Present