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:
The creatures spread out, flying east, flying toward where they stood watching in dumbstruck awe.
answer:
Plural

question:
Good roads b -- " " Build a better country, yes, " the old sage finished.
answer:
Plural

question:
The van was already speeding up by the time she had both feet on the floorboards while someone else slammed the door shut.
answer:
Singular