instruction:
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.
question:
Several minutes later, footsteps sounded across the wooden floor, and Noah joined me at the window.
answer:
Plural


question:
The paintings were so raw that it was shocking.
answer:
Plural


question:
Normally, these attempts at conversation flickered out with the first sports reference of the morning, but today Peter beamed at Dad across the table.
answer:

Plural