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: He clasped her wrists, holding on to her for what would be the last time.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: He sniffed, but didn't smell a wolf.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Momma Oaks accompanied me to the gate, and as she'd promised, Edmund arrived soon after with a light metal rod.

SOLUTION:
Past