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:
A frown claimed his lips when he couldn't find it in the rushes by where the plaid had lain.
answer:
Past


question:
He stares into space, and the only way I can tell that he's livid is the tightening of his jaw.
answer:
Present


question:
Claire's mouth falls open, " What did you just say ? "
answer:

Present