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: Mr. Littleton refuses to back down.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Then he rises to his feet, and I see that it's just Hyde.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Will joins me in sitting on the window sill ; our feet bang against the wall.

SOLUTION:
Present