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:
Tula tensed, suddenly defensive.
answer:
Past


question:
Slowly, they steered their suits towards the bigger ship.
answer:
Past


question:
The man crumpled backward, half his skull shattering away.
answer:

Past