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:
He was resting his mouth against his hand, elbow propped on the arm of the chair.
answer:
Past


question:
Though far and wide the pack must go All borders they disdain.
answer:
Present


question:
' I... err...' he stammered.
answer:

Present