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    Question

    Given below is a sentence with an error. The error is in

    one part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given the options containing the parts of the sentence. Choose the option which contains the error.
    A The students was excited for the school trip, Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B packing their bags the night before and Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C making a list of all the things they needed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D to carry during the two-day excursion. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The subject students is plural, so the verb should also be in plural form. Was is singular, and the correct plural form is were. Therefore, the correct sentence should be:

    "The students were excited for the school trip..."

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