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 man countered in terror as the three blades rammed down with furious force upon his own steel.
answer:
Past


question:
The monster screeched as that seemed to cause it pain.
answer:
Past


question:
" Sorry, " he rasped, his voice a rough whisper as he continued to tug the fabric up around my waist.
answer:

Past