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: After a few minutes of checking out the gardens, I gratefully found a stone bench to sit on.

SOLUTION: Singular

PROBLEM: The college board sent out an email, saying there would be a replacement lecturer for his classes.

SOLUTION: Singular

PROBLEM: " Quite a rise through the ranks, Mr. Gillespie, and so quickly. "

SOLUTION:
Plural