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: I - " " It's okay, Chloe.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: announces the Speaker with a crash of his gavel like a clap of thunder from a sudden prairie thunderstorm in the middle of the night.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: She sped up as she approached the window at the far end of the ward and hurled him at it.

SOLUTION:
Past