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 scoots her chair closer to him.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: He chuckles, a dark, possessive sound.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: She claimed to love him though, so he'd allowed the wedding to proceed.

SOLUTION:
Past