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:
" Sometimes the facts suffice. "
answer:
Present


question:
" So Zane got himself a hottie, " Leo joked, breaking the tension in the room.
answer:
Past


question:
Beyond it, directly ahead, a staggering mountain range pierced the clouds.
answer:

Past