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".

[Q]: " No rude comments, " Alex explained, " no whispers, no stares or bumping you around. "
[A]: Present


[Q]: After awhile, he begins to dream of one day becoming the next great Yankee centerfielder.
[A]: Present


[Q]: He eyed me carefully, the corners of his mouth turning up.
[A]:
Past


