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: Moving to the controls, he checks his settings and connections to the batteries, then puts his hand on the lever.

SOLUTION: Plural

PROBLEM: I was thinking maybe a rug.

SOLUTION: Singular

PROBLEM: You could shut lust up by giving it what it wanted.

SOLUTION:
Singular