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: His thrusts slowed down to an unbearably slow pace.

SOLUTION: Plural

PROBLEM: The squad of Canadian rangers continues to hack its way through the thick brush.

SOLUTION: Singular

PROBLEM: His grandmother picked pieces of meat and fish from various dishes and put it on top of Dan's rice bowl, urging him to eat.

SOLUTION:
Singular