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: Derrick screeched in terror.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Finally, she laid the fork down, the prongs resting on the edge of the dish, and raised her gaze to meet his.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: He grunted as he slapped it back into place.

SOLUTION:
Past