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 rinsed the pig off and examined the scratches.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: Above it circled many vultures and upon its wasted bulk there crawled scavengers and rats, each taking a piece of the great fish for its supper.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: He stomped on the pincer, sending it back into the earth.

SOLUTION:
Past

