Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

Ten rupees ______ a high price to pay.

  1. is

  2. are

  3. will

  4. would

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Amounts of money are treated as singular even when the number is plural. 'Ten rupees' is one total price or amount, not individual rupees being counted. When referring to a sum as a whole, use 'is'.