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: It mercilessly slid back, the face expressionless.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Blood soaked though his worn shirt and shorts.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: The creativity Juliet used to avoid a chat -- and have it appear as though circumstances intervened -- never ceased to amaze.

SOLUTION:
Past