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]: It offers intriguing possibilities.
[EX A]: Present

[EX Q]: Hungry, the flames flare, casting a brighter glow and illuminating Jesse's profile, his eyelashes long and thick.
[EX A]: Present

[EX Q]: Kim's smile brightened the room as she ushered Ava into the living room so they could sit and talk.
[EX A]:
Past