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.

[Q]: The laces loosened and spread under his fingers.
[A]: Plural


[Q]: " Some kind of criminal, I guess, " scoffed the sergeant.
[A]: Singular


[Q]: The other deputy had come in earlier to make coffee shortly after Brian first left his guest room.
[A]:
Singular