Direction: In the following questions, a sentence/part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold sentence/part of the sentence at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
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A thousand rupees are all that he wants.
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- are
- was
- is
- No improvement
Correct Option: C
When a Plural Noun (A thousand rupees) denotes some specific quantity/amount considered as a whole, the Verb is generally Singular.
Hence, is is the right usage.
