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:
Here in South Carolina, where places like this exist. "
answer:
Present


question:
Vlad grunted in a way that made Kira think he and Bones weren't close, but that was hardly her concern.
answer:
Past


question:
His thick muscular legs coiled like pressed springs, pumped with his Vito, and launched him forward.
answer:

Past