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: " You did, " Burnett countered.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Unfortunately, as we now know, the ballistics excluded this weapon. "

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: A reporter begins a broadcast, " This is Alina Baxter for WBC news reporting on location here in Wheaton, Illinois.

SOLUTION:
Present