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: Exciting stuff like reconnaissance and combat occur outside our purview as surveyors.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Roman stifled a cough and nodded.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: He was covered in a light sheen of sweat and still looked good enough to eat, his long braid swinging down his back.

SOLUTION:
Past