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".

[EX Q]: " I certainly did, " he exclaimed, sitting next to her and diving into his own plate.
[EX A]: Past

[EX Q]: The others lingered behind him.
[EX A]: Past

[EX Q]: Momma elbowed Daddy in the ribs and forced a laugh past her gritted teeth.
[EX A]:
Past