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:
the blonde exclaimed as she approached the table.
answer:
Past


question:
Suddenly the pair of soldiers in front of them stiffened.
answer:
Past


question:
For a second, I pretended she wasn't my boss's daughter or my assignment.
answer:

Past