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:
" But the palace ? "
answer:
Present


question:
It holds the key.
answer:
Present


question:
The Spectator launches onto my throat, and I jerk, losing my grasp on the knife.
answer:

Present