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.

Things were going badly.
Plural

Maks was not one of those selected to go and he approached the open passenger's - side window.
Plural

In desperation the sliver thrust out a spear of malevolence into its nearest thrall.

Singular