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: After awhile, he begins to dream of one day becoming the next great Yankee centerfielder.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: The co-pilot points to something on the monitor.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: They mindlessly cheered for mayhem and maniacally shook the caged fences of the arena.

SOLUTION:
Past