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:
" What about Professor Barclay ? "
answer:
Present


question:
A dresser with a lamp on top of it stands between us.
answer:
Present


question:
I lingered in the doorway a minute longer.
answer:

Past