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: Chapter 3 Laci gritted her teeth as she unlocked her car door.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Above it circled many vultures and upon its wasted bulk there crawled scavengers and rats, each taking a piece of the great fish for its supper.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: " In this blessed plot, this earth, this realm. "

SOLUTION:
Present