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:
Jack pops another fry in his mouth.
answer:
Present


question:
" No rude comments, " Alex explained, " no whispers, no stares or bumping you around. "
answer:
Present


question:
Benji stuffed his backpack and smirked at me while I packed mine.
answer:

Past