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".

Stars twinkled in the sky ; they were bright hopeful lights against a curtain of black night.
Past

" But the actors... " " Are just okay.
Present

" The next time I'll not let you beat me so easily, " he teased, trying to catch his breath.

Past