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: So Zane provided them.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Swiftly she withdrew a hypodermic syringe.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: I dreaded the funeral and the reception afterward.

SOLUTION:
Present