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:
It mercilessly slid back, the face expressionless.
answer:
Present


question:
Jon comments, " Why are you smiling ?
answer:
Present


question:
Antonia gritted her teeth as all her aunts and cousins laughed at Sal's joke.
answer:

Past