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: " There in lies the rub. "

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: " Sometimes the facts suffice. "

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Bowie inquired, now taking on a slightly more formal attitude.

SOLUTION:
Past