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: It required delicate handling by the captors but was usually enough to stunt the prisoner's magic.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: That bothered me more than it probably should have.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Ainsley slapped open one of the fashion books and busied herself looking at the colorful dresses inside, not seeing a line of them.

SOLUTION:
Past