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

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: A sort of cozy euphoria begins to emanate from deep within my abdomen.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Dozens of giant stone slabs arose from the ground.

SOLUTION:
Past