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]: The idea originated when an elderly black man became too lame to work.
[EX A]: Present

[EX Q]: He holds the phone to his ear nervously, waiting.
[EX A]: Present

[EX Q]: Becky stifled an indignant retort.
[EX A]:
Past