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:
I lean my upper body closer to her, eating up most of the space that separates us.
answer:
Present


question:
" Is there anything... " Emma begins as she grabs her keys from her purse and heads towards the door.
answer:
Present


question:
I phoned Chet to let him know I was coming.
answer:

Past