Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. The instructions on the bottle say – open the packet and poured the contents into hot water.

Correct option is B

Option (b) contains an error.
The sentence contains a tense inconsistency. The verb "poured" is in the past tense, while the rest of the instructions are in the imperative (base verb form), which is used for giving commands or instructions. Hence, "poured" should be "pour" to maintain consistency with "open."
Correct Sentence: The instructions on the bottle say – open the packet and pour the contents into hot water.
Grammatical rule used:
· Instructions and commands generally use the imperative mood, which means using the base form of the verb without "to."
· Example: Press the button and close the lid.
Information booster:
In imperative sentences, do not mix past tense verbs with base verbs while giving directions or steps.