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.

[EX Q]: Just a strip of tarmac lined either side by overhanging trees.
[EX A]: Singular

[EX Q]: To our right, a flashlight cuts through the darkness.
[EX A]: Singular

[EX Q]: Absent adequate financing, out running this group of heavy hitters became almost impossible.
[EX A]:
Singular