instruction:
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".
question:
The head usher eyed the screen in a bewildered way.
answer:
Past


question:
She reaches for the silver jewelry box on her vanity.
answer:
Present


question:
A whisper of good hope lingered silently in my ears, assuring me of what was in front of me.
answer:

Past