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".

Q: She motioned to one of the bar stools.

A: Past
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Q: Some of them smashed the sewage baffle before we could stop them.

A: Past
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Q: " Your mom - " James begins.

A:
Present
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