Question
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.
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.
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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.
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.