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: She scoots her chair closer to him.

A: Present
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Q: The tub, the water, her bulk -- stuck fast like stacked, damp, plastic tumblers, impossible to part unless they are frozen.

A: Present
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Q: With a practiced hand she measured spices into the cider and then moved to the dresser to gather her mother's best earthenware cups.

A:
Past
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