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:
Whether for farmhands, relatives, or political supporters, the food cooks the same.
answer:
Present


question:
" What kinda secret ? "
answer:
Present


question:
The thought of it pricked through any semblance of sanity he'd restored to himself over the years.
answer:

Past