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: He crouched low and looked into her eyes.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: The man countered in terror as the three blades rammed down with furious force upon his own steel.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Ali flicked the ash.

SOLUTION:
Past