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.

The tourists was informed (A)/ that the ferry service (B)/ would resume operation (C)/ after the storm passed. (D)

Correct option is A

Sentence given:
The tourists was informed (A)/ that the ferry service (B)/ would resume operation (C)/ after the storm passed. (D)
Step 1: Check each segment
(A) “The tourists was informed”
· Subject = “tourists” (plural).
· Verb = “was” (singular).
· Rule: Subject-Verb Agreement → plural subject takes plural verb.
· Correct form: “The tourists were informed.”
· Error here.
(B) “that the ferry service”
· Correct as is.
(C) “would resume operation”
· Correct: “resume operation” is a proper phrase.
(D) “after the storm passed”
· Correct: simple past tense for a completed event.
Step 2: Grammar Rule
Subject-Verb Agreement
· Singular subject → singular verb (e.g., The boy was happy).
· Plural subject → plural verb (e.g., The boys were happy).
Step 3: Corrected sentence
The tourists were informed that the ferry service would resume operation after the storm passed.
Example for clarity
Incorrect: The players was excited for the match.
Correct: The players were excited for the match.
Correct Answer: (a) A