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: Above it circled many vultures and upon its wasted bulk there crawled scavengers and rats, each taking a piece of the great fish for its supper.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: " You ruined this.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: " You probably want to be left alone, " he mumbled, reaching for his own magazine.

SOLUTION:
Past