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:
Then he stops and takes a long deep breath.
answer:
Present


question:
At any moment he feared the boat might overturn, but it continued on smooth and steady.
answer:
Past


question:
The creature lets out a long whimper and then releases me from its jaws.
answer:

Present