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: " Thank you for doing this, Kacey, " she whispers, wiping away the tear that rolls down her cheek.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Unless the water rises fast where it never reached into the past.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: The monks dedicate their lives to protect the light, and all that is good across the nine realms.

SOLUTION:
Present