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: I sputter a laugh.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: His cell beeped again, and he glanced at the emergency text from his brother.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: A command whispers in his ear.

SOLUTION:
Present