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: The corridors circled deeper into the heart of the castle.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: My mouth opens and closes, but not words come out.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Aboriginal elders interviewed by the author referred to these events as being from " white man time ".

SOLUTION:
Past