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:
" Knox... " I hiss between clenched teeth.
answer:
Present


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


question:
A silky silence caressed his bruised spirit.
answer:

Past