TASK DEFINITION: In this task you are given a sentence. You must judge whether the object of the main clause is singular(like: apple) or plural(like: apartments). Label the instances as "Singular" or "Plural" based on your judgment.
PROBLEM: The phrase sounded strangely innocuous in her gentle, faraway tone.

SOLUTION: Plural

PROBLEM: Then he took the man's pistol, lifted the weapon, and delivered a quick strike to the temple.

SOLUTION: Singular

PROBLEM: ' She has the power o' the land in her,' said Rob Anybody stoutly.''

SOLUTION:
Singular