TASK DEFINITION: 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".
PROBLEM: But back to the more pressing questions for the moment, something that seemed all the more urgent with his hands curved to her bottom.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: At any moment he feared the boat might overturn, but it continued on smooth and steady.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: She lets out a weak scream.

SOLUTION:
Present