Which standard simple-present forms of be can complete this sentence? Select all that apply: On this menu, rice and beans ___ one fixed-price dish, not two separate items.

Explication

Singular is is standard when rice and beans is treated as the name of one menu item; plural are is also standard when the coordinated ingredients control agreement, even though they make one dish. Were is past, while have been is present perfect; neither is the requested simple present.