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".

[EX Q]: He reaches down to the magazine rack, passes me a single sheet of paper that was lying amongst the newspapers.
[EX A]: Present

[EX Q]: Turning, I appraised the guards.
[EX A]: Present

[EX Q]: I pinched the stupid card my father had left me between my thumb and forefinger, rubbing the new foiled number.
[EX A]:
Past