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 wiggle inside the chair then chew, swallow and burp up more cookie crumbs.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Some of his flippancy fades, as he regards me.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: And intentional mistakes. "

SOLUTION:
Present