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: " Love's not necessary to a well-matched marriage, " Victoria said firmly, " but it certainly doesn't hurt.

SOLUTION: Singular

PROBLEM: The hurting eased the slightest bit.

SOLUTION: Singular

PROBLEM: There were rats behind the stones, being consumed by the terrible heat trapped on the other side.

SOLUTION:
Plural