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

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

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

In this sentence, "a can of frank and beans" functions as a singular subject, even though it is technically composed of multiple items (frank and beans), making it a compound subject in form but singular in meaning.