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: Thank you for the assistance, " I mumbled.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: I lean my upper body closer to her, eating up most of the space that separates us.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: " We should get out of here, " he whispers.

SOLUTION:
Present