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 HAVE to check prototypes in the field, Tyler -- both vehicles and genetic creations.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Chandler swooped in, kissing her deeply, and bringing her back to the present.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: He stiffened, his eyes narrowing as I closed the distance between us.

SOLUTION:
Past