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: The passion from the kiss a few minutes before had only escalated.

SOLUTION: Singular

PROBLEM: The leader of the band of urchins offered a pert salute, then moving forward he eyed Gideon in a knowing manner.

SOLUTION: Singular

PROBLEM: Afterward your loner tendencies got a whole lot more pronounced.

SOLUTION:
Plural