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:
" I proved to you and the whole damn world that a Madison could be as successful as a Harte. "
answer:
Past


question:
She crouched and grabbed the weapon in both hands.
answer:
Past


question:
" Chocolate was going to be involved, " he teased.
answer:

Present