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".

" And then there was all that drama with Foster, " I add.
Present

A thin instrumental version of Amazing Grace plays in the background.
Present

Without any delay, they passed through the palisade's port gate then proceeded directly for the church.

Past