Grammar question on back of grammar book that I can't find answered by author anywhere inside the book.

From: donna_890 <dawn_s_99@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:06:34 -0800 (PST)

Q: Should I use a singular or plural form of the noun in this
sentence?

The children were told to bite their tongue by an irate new teacher.

Thanks,

Donna
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