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: " Cheerleading, " states Suzy matter-of-factly.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: " Bell " he announced.

SOLUTION: Past

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

SOLUTION:
Present