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".
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Question: Please, " he begged and reached for me.

Answer: Present


Question: " No rude comments, " Alex explained, " no whispers, no stares or bumping you around. "

Answer: Present


Question: Brand reflected briefly on his friend and prayed he would honor his memory.

Answer:
Past