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]: ' What about the first volley ?'
[EX A]: Present

[EX Q]: McBride tipped up the can and poured baked beans straight into his mouth.
[EX A]: Past

[EX Q]: " Yes, " John clutched the black powder bag as if he expected her to leap from the hammock and take it from him.
[EX A]:
Past