<span>It is appropriate to break the rule that
requires subjects joined by and to use a plural verb when: the two
subjects separated by and refer to the same person or thing. Examples
are: Peanut butter and jelly is my favorite sandwich. Red beans and
rice is my mom's favorite dish. </span>
Hmm this one was interesting, I initially was going to choose A. But I believe the correct answer is (D) because of the word "repeatedly". This let's me know that he doesn't take what she is saying seriously. Hope I helped :)!