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:
" Uh, fine, " I mumbled in response.
answer:
Present


question:
Thank you for the assistance, " I mumbled.
answer:
Present


question:
The sick scent of death lingered as if waiting for the pending war.
answer:

Past