The actor ______ in his office, but I advise you to wait a few minutes before you knock on his door.
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

Question

The actor  ______ in his office, but I advise you to wait a few minutes before you knock on his door.
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The subject is a singular noun (the actor), so we need to use a singular verb (is).
The verb "are" would require a plural subject.
The verb "were" would require a plural subject.
The verb "being" is not the correct verb to use in this context.

The Actor ______ in His Office, but I Advise You