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".
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Question: Derrick screeched in terror.

Answer: Past


Question: He holds up his hands and takes a step toward me.

Answer: Present


Question: Under cover of the blackness he fled the prison of his agonies.

Answer:
Past