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:
Rob holds tightly to Chloe and speaks around their embrace.
answer:
Present

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

question:
Sarah dared not wander too close to the docks in fear of being accosted again, so she viewed the activity from the hillside.
answer:
Past