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: I arose with Inno in my arms and proceeded in the same direction, when I felt a hand on my shoulder and turned back.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: The monster screeched as that seemed to cause it pain.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Gumshoe seized the wheel, and mashed the accelerator to the floor.

SOLUTION:
Past