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: The others lingered behind him.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: " Get off me, you douche - " " Shhhh, " Brodie said in a whisper.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: She refuses to push anyone unless they are committing a great wrong.

SOLUTION:
Present