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: " You don't want to eat on the island, " Buddy states what he thinks should be obvious.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: At any moment he feared the boat might overturn, but it continued on smooth and steady.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: " Hey, wait a minute, " I hollered.

SOLUTION:
Past