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:
" You don't want to eat on the island, " Buddy states what he thinks should be obvious.
answer:
Present


question:
Verlaine walked toward them, her steps unsteady.
answer:
Present


question:
He loves my brothers' mothers, but he misses mine. "
answer:

Present