One of my best friends Meera Kapoor _____________ an extra on Seinfeld this…

Correct answer: is

Key point: The grammatical subject of the sentence is the word "one," which is singular, so the verb must be singular as well. Also, the phrase "this week" indicates a present or ongoing situation, so a present-tense verb is appropriate.

• "is" is the present-tense singular verb that correctly agrees with the singular subject "one" and fits the time frame "this week."

• "was" is past tense; it would be correct only if the role were completed in the past, not when referring to this week as a current/ongoing time.

• "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular subject "one."

• "None of these" is incorrect because "is" correctly completes the sentence.

Note: For clarity and correct punctuation, the name that identifies the friend should be set off by commas: One of my best friends, Meera Kapoor, is an extra on Seinfeld this week.