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]: Adelle stated in shock.
[EX A]: Past

[EX Q]: He chuckles, a dark, possessive sound.
[EX A]: Present

[EX Q]: The buzzing suddenly ceased, as though he'd read my mind.
[EX A]:
Past