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

Question

Item 1
Nuts and bolts work together.
Item 2
Barry and Cait are my neighbors.
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Item 3
Rolls and baguettes are the best kinds of bread.
Item 4
A can of frank and beans is my favorite dinner.

Answer 1

The sentence that contains a subject that is compound in form but singular in meaning is:

Item 4: A can of frank and beans is my favorite dinner.

In this sentence, "a can of frank and beans" is a compound subject (referring to both frank and beans) but is considered singular because it is treated as a single item (the can itself).