Fill in the blanks with the correct alternatives from the choices given below them. The great composer and singer ____in our midst 

Explanation: Is (correct verb): In this context, "the great composer and singer" is treated as a singular entity, and the verb should agree with the singular form. Therefore, "is" is the correct choice. Options:   (a) Is: This is the correct singular form of the verb, agreeing with the singular subject "the great composer and singer." (b) Are: This is the plural form of the verb and does not agree with the singular subject in this context. (c) Were: This is the past tense form and is not suitable for describing the current presence of the composer and singer. (d) Have: This is also not appropriate for describing the current presence of the composer and singer.