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: Kincaid eyed the empty glass on the bar like he wished it was still full.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: " He was a bum, " Ella chimed in.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: He attempted to grab hold of the mop, but she experienced a small sense of triumph by eluding his grasp.

SOLUTION:
Past