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".

" And then there was all that drama with Foster, " I add.
Present

The locals on the island claimed that the flooded cave beast swallowed divers whole.
Past

Beth opens her mouth to continue, but I cut her off.

Present