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]: He embraces me, kissing each temple.
[EX A]: Present

[EX Q]: " Get off me, you douche - " " Shhhh, " Brodie said in a whisper.
[EX A]: Present

[EX Q]: " That requires there to be something to remember, " I countered.
[EX A]:
Past