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".

[EX Q]: His cell beeped again, and he glanced at the emergency text from his brother.
[EX A]: Past

[EX Q]: ' Excuse me, Agnes,' Frances said,' but I really should be going.
[EX A]: Present

[EX Q]: Meanwhile, the mayor begins his own plans of total control.
[EX A]:
Present