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: I wipe my hand across my face, focusing on the numbers flashing back at me.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: My heart rate slows, steadies, my nerves dissipate.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: CHAPTER ONE The morning's caller was strange to say the very least.

SOLUTION:
Past