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: Gently rubbing the tenderly exposed cartilage corners.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: I - " " It's okay, Chloe.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Once they were off Fremont Street, the crowd thinned considerably.

SOLUTION:
Present