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.

Q: But pirates were not a diplomatic breed.

A: Plural
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Q: Evan clutching his favorite blanket with quilted airplane squares, the edges now ragged.

A: Plural
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Q: Forest shadows shattered as a huge shape burst into view, low, muzzle rippling, paws wide, striped tail high and stiff.

A:
Singular
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