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:
He chuckles, a dark, possessive sound.
answer:
Present


question:
" And if I fail to complete this bargain ? "
answer:
Present


question:
" What a hypocrite. "
answer:

Present