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:
He was resting his mouth against his hand, elbow propped on the arm of the chair.
answer:
Past


question:
He usually preferred meeting clients in the office out on Palm Canyon and driving them over to the property in his big Jaguar.
answer:
Past


question:
" No need to yell at me Doctor, I have excellent hearing, " Warrior states proudly.
answer:

Present