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:
At any moment he feared the boat might overturn, but it continued on smooth and steady.
answer:
Past


question:
Now with Anita in her lab, Dr. Worth scores points for supporting women in science and for supporting African Americans in science.
answer:
Present


question:
My mother shimmied in her chair and clapped her hands.
answer:

Past