instruction:
In this task you are given a sentence. You must judge whether the object of the main clause is singular(like: apple) or plural(like: apartments). Label the instances as "Singular" or "Plural" based on your judgment.
question:
She heard the echo of dark laughter as she narrowly escaped with her life.
answer:
Singular

question:
Violet pulled out her notepad and began reading.
answer:
Singular

question:
My mind had been playing tricks on me, creating a mirage of a beach, a mirage of freedom.
answer:
Plural