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 captain searched the boy, cruelly bound his hands behind his back, and took the reins of the' silly horse.'

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

A: Singular
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Q: But her fears were groundless.

A:
Plural
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