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.

[EX Q]: The hurting eased the slightest bit.
[EX A]: Singular

[EX Q]: the sergeant mused mostly to himself, and then to the young man : " What are his plans for us ? "
[EX A]: Singular

[EX Q]: Heavy footsteps sounded outside, and sunlight flooded the tent as someone flapped open the door.
[EX A]:
Plural