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:
After Pia took the errant veil from the driver and thanked him quickly, she and Hawk hopped back into his car.
answer:
Past


question:
After every sexual encounter, Xerxes vomited.
answer:

Past