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:
Slowly she and Adam inched nearer, but it was no use.
answer:
Past


question:
Somehow he doubted it and wondered what kind of excuse could explain away a badly cut face this early in the day.
answer:
Past


question:
She no longer plays house with Kim doing made-up chores.
answer:

Present