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: With a flounce of her skirts, the maid disappeared.

SOLUTION: Singular

PROBLEM: The earliest histories were all there.

SOLUTION: Plural

PROBLEM: The thousands of people paying tribute, presenting gifts to you personally, and filling our brothels and taverns, will help fill the coffers, too.

SOLUTION:
Plural