The sentence is divided into four segments: (A), (B), (C), and (D). Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If the sentence is both grammatically and contextually correct, select “No error” as the correct answer.

Neither the manager (A)/ nor the assistants was (B)/ informed about (C)/ the meeting this morning. (D)

Correct option is B

Sentence given:
Neither the manager (A)/ nor the assistants was (B)/ informed about (C)/ the meeting this morning. (D)
Step 1: Spot the error
Look at (B): “nor the assistants was.”
· Rule: With “neither … nor”, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it (the one immediately before the verb).
· Here, the closest subject is “assistants” (plural).
· Therefore, the verb should also be plural: “were,” not “was.”
Step 2: Grammar rule
Subject-Verb Agreement with “Neither … nor”
· The verb must agree in number with the subject nearest to it.
· Example:
· Neither the teacher nor the students are ready. (verb agrees with “students”)
· Neither the students nor the teacher is ready. (verb agrees with “teacher”)
Step 3: Sentence structure
· Main subject phrase: Neither the manager nor the assistants
· Verb phrase: were informed about the meeting this morning.
Step 4: Corrected sentence
Neither the manager nor the assistants were informed about the meeting this morning.
Step 5: Example for clarity
Incorrect: Neither the boys nor the teacher are responsible.
Correct: Neither the boys nor the teacher is responsible.
Correct Answer: (b) B