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: The three figures clumped across the dormitory.

SOLUTION: Plural

PROBLEM: Chance, the sheriff, and a couple of guys from the funeral home stood watching the doctor complete his rudimentary exam.

SOLUTION: Singular

PROBLEM: Monster talk, in other words.

SOLUTION:
Singular