Multiple choice

Directions: Mark the most suitable option to fill in the blank.

A sum of five thousand rupees ______ given to him for this piece of land.

  1. were

  2. was

  3. are

  4. have been

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

Here the subject is 'A sum' (singular). So, we need a singular auxiliary. Hence, option 2.