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: " I should have allowed you to leave, " he mumbled, shaking his head.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: She clutched her belly and bent over.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: It'll be fun and it's better than staring at your phone all night, " I blurt out before thinking.

SOLUTION:
Present