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: She scooted backward, her hands awkwardly covering her nakedness.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Violet inhaled a slow, deep breath and closed her eyes, willing her thoughts to clear and her heart rate to slow.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Smiling at the top, she giggled.

SOLUTION:
Past