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".

" I don't think I need a medal, " Noah whispers.
Present

So he bribed the Big Boss With much pizza sauce, And that's how his buttocks got stamped.'
Past

They propped him up against the cold, concrete basement wall.

Past