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:
" Can I assume you don't like it ? "
answer:
Present


question:
Some of them smashed the sewage baffle before we could stop them.
answer:
Past


question:
James tries to discern any hidden meaning in my words, but there is none.
answer:

Present