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:
" No rude comments, " Alex explained, " no whispers, no stares or bumping you around. "
answer:
Present


question:
Please, " he begged and reached for me.
answer:
Present


question:
Then, as if on cue, my stomach rumbled.
answer:

Past