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 always points due north. "

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: He holds up his hands and takes a step toward me.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Looking over at her dark head, tilted slightly to the side, brows slightly bunched together, all I could read from her was concern.

SOLUTION:
Present