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: Her mind nearly exploded with scent and taste and sensation rocketing through their merged senses, their merged brains.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: He stares into space, and the only way I can tell that he's livid is the tightening of his jaw.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Emily scampered after her sister and grabbed her arm.

SOLUTION:
Past