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".

[EX Q]: The rain persisted for over an hour before the pair decided it was time to head back to the river.
[EX A]: Past

[EX Q]: Water quickly soaked through my clothes as I trudged to my car, but I barely felt it.
[EX A]: Past

[EX Q]: " I never trusted him.
[EX A]:
Past