TASK DEFINITION: In this task you are given a sentence. You must judge whether subject of the main clause is singular or plural. Label the instances as "Singular" or "Plural" based on your judgment.
PROBLEM: The challenge in his voice startled her.

SOLUTION: Singular

PROBLEM: Even though I was moving towards the setting sun, the thick foliage blocked out the majority of the light.

SOLUTION: Singular

PROBLEM: " Things were better. "

SOLUTION:
Plural