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: I shuffled slightly, expecting to erupt into pain, but instead felt nothing but a nauseating wave.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Lodge uttered thoughtfully after slowly removing the pipe from his mouth.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: " Shit, " Blythe murmurs as she works to swivel the guns to the rear of the craft, her eyes clued to the radar screen.

SOLUTION:
Present