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: The tires squealed as he roared down the street, leaving a cloud of black smoke in his wake.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Lodge uttered thoughtfully after slowly removing the pipe from his mouth.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Just further proof that she isn't human.

SOLUTION:
Present