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: Clay heard no roaring diesel engines in the background, no blasting.

SOLUTION: Plural

PROBLEM: She remembered a phrase from the realtor brochures, " arrogantly shabby, " the island's catch phrase.

SOLUTION: Singular

PROBLEM: The kinsmen strictly control their numbers and their loyalty to their families is absolute.

SOLUTION:
Plural