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:
It mercilessly slid back, the face expressionless.
answer:
Present


question:
He chuckles, a dark, possessive sound.
answer:
Present


question:
Low whispers, as if they had something to hide from him.
answer:

Present