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".

Q: ' Excuse me, Agnes,' Frances said,' but I really should be going.

A: Present
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Q: The rain persisted for over an hour before the pair decided it was time to head back to the river.

A: Past
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Q: And, if you will excuse me, " He bowed his head, mocking the woman before him, " my opportunity approaches. "

A:
Present
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