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: Gloria piped up from the back seat where she had just appeared.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: He cocked his head to the side.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: At the last minute Jessamine passes on the trip, exercising her prerogative of being a pain in the ass.

SOLUTION:
Present