instruction:
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.
question:
His buddies closed in as Vaughn lifted his gun.
answer:
Plural


question:
Even though I was moving towards the setting sun, the thick foliage blocked out the majority of the light.
answer:
Singular


question:
A deputy will join you there, but I'm betting he's closer than you are, so you'd better hurry. "
answer:

Singular