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: He reaches down to the magazine rack, passes me a single sheet of paper that was lying amongst the newspapers.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Gently rubbing the tenderly exposed cartilage corners.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: he enquired instead " only it was taken from my desk this morning before I had a chance to open it. "

SOLUTION:
Past