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:
' Excuse me, Agnes,' Frances said,' but I really should be going.
answer:
Present


question:
" There in lies the rub. "
answer:
Present


question:
" What a bloody mess, " spat Pierce as they re-entered the Brown Hall.
answer:

Present