Ten thousand dollars _______ a significant amount to invest in any startup company.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
are
B
were
C
have been
D
is
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. This question tests subject-verb agreement with amounts.
- Context clues: "Ten thousand dollars" is treated as a single unit.
- Meaning: Amounts of money, time, or distance take singular verbs when viewed as a unit.
- Verify: "Ten thousand dollars is a significant amount" treats the sum as one unit.
💡 Strategy: Amounts of money, time, or measurement take singular verbs when viewed as a unit.
Choice A is incorrect because "are" is plural. Choice B is incorrect because "were" is plural. Choice C is incorrect because "have been" is plural.