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: He attempted to ask a stout lady for a dance but she, to his surprise, fled the room in hysterical terror.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: " Just don't let Dad find out, " he advised in a near whisper.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: As I recall. "

SOLUTION:
Present