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 flung his arms out wildly and pointed at the body.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: " I should have allowed you to leave, " he mumbled, shaking his head.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: The truck screeched to a halt out the front.

SOLUTION:
Past