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: The skin rips away from my palms, and the orbs lift up, pushing against the fabric of my gloves.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: We tip and the truck slides to a stop.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: " On the Lower East Side.

SOLUTION:
Present