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".

Q: " He was a bum, " Ella chimed in.

A: Past
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Q: Stay merged with me.

A: Past
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Q: the stranger said, leaning forward, his hands resting on the desk.

A:
Present
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