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.

In desperation the sliver thrust out a spear of malevolence into its nearest thrall.
Singular

The leader of the band of urchins offered a pert salute, then moving forward he eyed Gideon in a knowing manner.
Singular

The locks weren't difficult to pick, but it still took a few moments, and it weren't even the hard part.

Plural