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


question:
Her mind nearly exploded with scent and taste and sensation rocketing through their merged senses, their merged brains.
answer:
Past


question:
" With Charity More, reason rarely enters into the equation. "
answer:

Present