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: His hands roamed freely over her body, touching her intimately through her now badly wrinkled opera gown.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Verlaine walked toward them, her steps unsteady.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: It only causes my mouth to run dry.

SOLUTION:
Present