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:
His lips curved mockingly.
answer:
Past


question:
As I crossed it, I faltered to a stop, my lungs heaving.
answer:
Past


question:
He exhaled, wiping his wrist across his bloodied mouth.
answer:

Past