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


question:
She eyed me cautiously, swirling her feet in the water.
answer:
Past


question:
As if the situation could not get any worse, the spotlight shone on a man who had just stood up in the audience.
answer:

Present