For which subject would a writer use a singular verb?(1 point)

Question

Responses choose the correct answer carefully and tell me why

folding pants and ironing shirts
folding pants and ironing shirts

swimming and dancing
swimming and dancing

the head of government and state
the head of government and state

the fingers and toes

Answer 1

A writer would use a singular verb for "the head of government and state."

Explanation: This phrase refers to a single person holding both titles. In this context, even though there are two titles mentioned ("government" and "state"), they point to one individual, which requires a singular verb.

For the other options:

• "folding pants and ironing shirts," "swimming and dancing," and "the fingers and toes" refer to multiple actions or entities, which would require a plural verb.