Which sentence contains a subject that is compound in form but singular in meaning?

A) A can of frank and beans is my favorite dinner.
B) Nuts and bolts work together
C) Barry and Kate are my neighbors
D) Rolls and Baguettes are the best bread.

1 answer

The correct answer is A) A can of frank and beans is my favorite dinner.

In this sentence, "a can of frank and beans" acts as a singular subject despite having a compound noun ("frank and beans"), because it refers to a single can.