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 certainly did, " he exclaimed, sitting next to her and diving into his own plate.
answer:
Past


question:
" I don't know, " Della lied and opened her eyes.
answer:
Past


question:
He sniffed... and then he sniffed again.
answer:

Past