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: I shone the light in the direction of the noise but only saw deepening darkness.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Vlad moved next to me, his hand resting on my back.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: He clutched his hair as if he'd start tearing it out any second.

SOLUTION:
Past