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: It required delicate handling by the captors but was usually enough to stunt the prisoner's magic.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: " I don't know what you're doing, " I confess, feeling afraid and stupid.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: She described how her parents, both from good Norwegian families, made certain their three children knew their heritage.

SOLUTION:
Past