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".

Q: It always points due north. "

A: Present
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Q: The idea originated when an elderly black man became too lame to work.

A: Present
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Q: " Not entirely professional, " a familiar voice boomed from the bottom of the Ditch, " but completely understandable, my dear.

A:
Past
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