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: " Is there a place to buy kitchen supplies and pans ? "

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: " Cheerleading, " states Suzy matter-of-factly.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: " They want to have dinner with me, " she simply stated, her eyes still trained on the ceiling.

SOLUTION:
Past