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: " You don't want to eat on the island, " Buddy states what he thinks should be obvious.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: A frown claimed his lips when he couldn't find it in the rushes by where the plaid had lain.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: And when he tries to hold your hand, you punch him right in his ugly face. "

SOLUTION:
Present