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: Jackson hooked his finger in the belt loop of my jeans and pulled me closer to him.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Adelle stated in shock.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: I stifled a laugh at the jealousy in his face.

SOLUTION:
Past