Which verb correctly completes the sentence? tell whether it is singular or plural.

the blanket of snowflakes smooth and undisturbed by footprints.

a.
were, singular

b.
was, plural

c.
were, plural

d.
was, singular

"fire and ice" is one of robert frost's most popular poems. it was published in december 1920 in harper's magazine and in 1923 in his pulitzer prize−winning book new hampshire. it discusses the end of the world, likening the elemental force of fire with the emotion of desire, and ice with hate.

c. the power of desire is greater than the power of hate.