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:
Oberon stiffened, then slowly turned to me again.
answer:
Past


question:
" But the palace ? "
answer:
Present


question:
" But what about the Russian intentions ?
answer:

Present