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".

Slowly she and Adam inched nearer, but it was no use.
Past

" I should have allowed you to leave, " he mumbled, shaking his head.
Past

" Never mind, Diana.

Present