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: She scooted backward, her hands awkwardly covering her nakedness.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: You usually sing her praises.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Gregor dumped the contents of the shell into his mouth.

SOLUTION:
Past