instruction:
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".
question:
" And it's too clean, " Boone stated looking around.
answer:
Past


question:
He reaches down to the magazine rack, passes me a single sheet of paper that was lying amongst the newspapers.
answer:
Present


question:
" I apologise, Mister Clarence, but I did not realise how powerful your demon had already become. "
answer:

Present