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: Jeremy asked, his voice husky.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Derrick screeched in terror.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: He holstered his pistol and called to the others, " Mount up !

SOLUTION:
Past