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: " Not a bad haul for your fifth birthday, binoculars and a football, " she said, taking a bite of cake.

SOLUTION: Singular

PROBLEM: As he takes me higher and higher, the throbbing becomes more demanding.

SOLUTION: Singular

PROBLEM: and the actors come to life.

SOLUTION:
Plural