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

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Rob holds tightly to Chloe and speaks around their embrace.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: He looked at me with such confidence and trust it nearly shattered my heart.

SOLUTION:
Past