Which sentence contains a subject that is compound in form but singular in meaning?(1 point)

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Rolls and baguettes are the best kinds of bread.
Rolls and baguettes are the best kinds of bread.

Nuts and bolts work together.
Nuts and bolts work together.

A can of frank and beans is my favorite dinner.
A can of frank and beans is my favorite dinner.

Barry and Cait are my neighbors.
Barry and Cait are my neighbors.
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The sentence that contains a subject that is compound in form but singular in meaning is:

A can of frank and beans is my favorite dinner.

In this sentence, "a can" is the singular subject, even though it refers to multiple items (frank and beans) within it.