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: " How are your cousins doing ? "

SOLUTION: Plural

PROBLEM: After a few minutes, the long strands were dry, but it was hard to tell.

SOLUTION: Plural

PROBLEM: The shield was sturdy, but the traces of alarm lingered.

SOLUTION:
Singular