Question

Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space.
He looks as if he _________ weary.

• A. is
• B. was
• C. would be
• D. are

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

is

The sentence requires the inclusion of an auxiliary verb to be complete. Since the sentence is in the present tense, it is only natural that 'is' must be used. Hence option A is the correct answer.

Options B and C are incorrect because they are not in the present tense.

Option D is incorrect because 'are' is plural and the sentence is about a singular noun.