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:
" Yeah, thanks... " Jeff pinched the bridge of his nose, groaning.
answer:
Past

question:
The nurses motioned towards the bed again.
answer:
Past

question:
Zola's agitation matched the level of Joe B.'s disdain.
answer:
Past