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: It provided a minimal existence, and in time we learned more and more about our benefactors.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Rob holds tightly to Chloe and speaks around their embrace.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: I dreamed of Sydney, not in the spirit magic way I'd hoped, but in the normal way.

SOLUTION:
Past