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: Tula tensed, suddenly defensive.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Lucia wriggled, eating tortilla strips while Sara cradled the phone to her ear, waiting for the call to go through.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: He flattened himself against a stone wall.

SOLUTION:
Past