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:
The rain persisted for over an hour before the pair decided it was time to head back to the river.
answer:
Past


question:
" Happy half birthday. "
answer:
Present


question:
Her soft, tender body curved along the length of him from behind.
answer:

Past