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: Slowly she and Adam inched nearer, but it was no use.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Unfortunately, as we now know, the ballistics excluded this weapon. "

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Jack pops another fry in his mouth.

SOLUTION:
Present