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: His frown had deepened.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Verlaine walked toward them, her steps unsteady.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: I received a dubious look, and she took another step forward, peering into my eyes as if she could see the truth in them.

SOLUTION:
Past