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:
As I crossed it, I faltered to a stop, my lungs heaving.
answer:
Past


question:
" Oh, Nina, " she whispers.
answer:
Present


question:
The small accounts like the one we're after now add up and with just one big one you are made. "
answer:

Present