instruction:
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".
question:
She motioned to one of the bar stools.
answer:
Past


question:
Jeff stiffened, then shook his head vigorously.
answer:
Past


question:
Noah plopped down in the chair across from me.
answer:

Past