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:
" Get off me, you douche - " " Shhhh, " Brodie said in a whisper.
answer:
Present


question:
Della tensed, ready to tell him that Steve got that black eye standing up for her.
answer:
Past


question:
" A rifle, from a couple of blocks away.
answer:

Present