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: " Are you asking my permission to... to... ravish me ? "

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: " Mr. Martinez ? "

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Susie scoffed at the simplicity of Becky's mind before sitting up straight at the turn of Mrs. Tyson's head.

SOLUTION:
Past