In this task you are given a sentence. You must judge whether the object of the main clause is singular(like: apple) or plural(like: apartments). Label the instances as "Singular" or "Plural" based on your judgment.

Q: They dragged the carcass farther out, making sure that no one would see it from the beach.

A: Plural
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Q: Under his fingertips, he felt her pulse quicken as something loud crashed off in the direction of the stairwell, echoing down the corridors.

A: Singular
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Q: Apparently we can have points deducted during the competition if our instruments are dirty.

A:
Plural
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