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".

Q: After awhile, he begins to dream of one day becoming the next great Yankee centerfielder.

A: Present
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Q: Now she was being chased.

A: Past
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Q: Except for the young man still engaged in his high-brow literature.

A:
Past
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