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: She scooted backward, her hands awkwardly covering her nakedness.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Jeff stiffened, then shook his head vigorously.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: The little girl, on my right, plays with her cell, when I bump into her arm.

SOLUTION:
Present