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: The tub, the water, her bulk -- stuck fast like stacked, damp, plastic tumblers, impossible to part unless they are frozen.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: A girl pops out her head behind him.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: " I handled it. "

SOLUTION:
Past