Question Detail
Question
Which of these sentences has a plural compound subject?
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
In option A, 'The man and his wife' is a compound subject joined by 'and', which takes a plural verb ('were'). The other options have singular compound subjects referring to the same thing or a single dish.
Hint
Look for a subject with two distinct parts joined by 'and' that requires a plural verb.