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

Answer: Past


Question: It always points due north. "

Answer: Present


Question: Then she uttered the words I had been praying she wouldn't say.

Answer:
Past