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: " But the palace ? "

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Without hesitating, he dove over the edge, head first to guarantee he'd break his neck in the fall.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Dudley clears his throat.

SOLUTION:
Present