instruction:
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".
question:
The others lingered behind him.
answer:
Past


question:
" You ruined this.
answer:
Present


question:
" Here it is, " he extended a tiny piece of spangled fabric to her and she accepted it.
answer:

Past