TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: And he had seen the hilt of it protruding from Valentine's shoulder sheath, but he'd never really examined it up close.

SOLUTION: Singular

PROBLEM: Lightning briefly lit heavy clouds to the west.

SOLUTION: Plural

PROBLEM: I followed the scents.

SOLUTION:
Plural