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:
Lucas crossed the small clearing, his boots padding softly against the layers of vegetation.
answer:
Past


question:
The car's headlights flicked on automatically as soon as it was out of the bright sunlight.
answer:
Past


question:
I take a step forward, inspecting them with their white matching robes, their bare feet dangling listless, arms limp to their sides.
answer:

Present