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: The tires squealed as he roared down the street, leaving a cloud of black smoke in his wake.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: The car's headlights flicked on automatically as soon as it was out of the bright sunlight.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: I zigzagged through the mess and caught my people as they made it to the truck.

SOLUTION:
Past