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".
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Question: He wagged his tail and whined.

Answer: Past


Question: Hungry, the flames flare, casting a brighter glow and illuminating Jesse's profile, his eyelashes long and thick.

Answer: Present


Question: Cautiously, the scrawny little predators inched forward, ribs protruding over matted wisps of fur.

Answer:
Past