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".

[EX Q]: He holds me as the shaking subsides, still kissing me tenderly.
[EX A]: Present

[EX Q]: Turning, I appraised the guards.
[EX A]: Present

[EX Q]: Jorge slapped the table and stood up.
[EX A]:
Past