In this English grammar error-spotting item, identify which part of the sentence is incorrect in its use of verb tense and aspect: "People are wanting (A) to see the home team (B) win the game. (C) No Error. (D)". Choose the option that marks the wrong segment or select 'No Error' if the sentence is fully correct.

Introduction / Context:
This question examines your understanding of stative verbs and the correct use of continuous (progressive) aspect in English. The sentence describes a general desire of people to see their home team win a game. You must determine which part of the sentence is grammatically incorrect, especially with respect to the verb form "are wanting".

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Sentence: "People are wanting to see the home team win the game."
• Part A: "People are wanting"
• Part B: "to see the home team"
• Part C: "win the game."
• Part D: represents "No Error".
• The context is a general, ongoing desire rather than a temporary physical action.

Concept / Approach:
In English, some verbs are typically stative, describing states, feelings, opinions, or possession, rather than actions. Common stative verbs include "want", "like", "know", "believe", "own", and "need". These verbs are usually not used in continuous or progressive forms when they refer to stable mental states or general truths. Instead, the simple present tense is preferred. As a result, "People want to see..." is correct, while "People are wanting to see..." is generally nonstandard in neutral exam English.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Look at Part A: "People are wanting". The subject "People" is plural, and "are wanting" is present continuous tense. Step 2: Recognise that "want" here describes a general desire, not a momentary action. For general states or wishes, English uses the simple present: "People want". Step 3: Therefore, "are wanting" is not idiomatic in this context and should be replaced by "want". Step 4: Examine Part B: "to see the home team". This is a correct infinitive phrase used as the object of "want". Step 5: Examine Part C: "win the game." This is a bare infinitive complement after "see": "to see the home team win the game" is a standard and correct structure. Step 6: Since only Part A has a tense/aspect problem, that is the location of the error.

Verification / Alternative check:
Rephrase the sentence correctly: "People want to see the home team win the game." Now the structure uses simple present for a general desire, which is standard in textbooks and exam contexts. If you compare "People are wanting to see..." with "People want to see...", the second version clearly sounds more natural. This confirms that Part A is incorrect and requires correction.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Part B: The infinitive "to see the home team" is grammatically correct and idiomatic.
• Part C: The bare infinitive "win the game" correctly follows "see".
• Part D (No Error): Incorrect because the present continuous "are wanting" is not acceptable in this stative context.
• Error in more than one part: Not valid, as only Part A needs correction.

Common Pitfalls:
Candidates sometimes overgeneralise the use of continuous forms, especially because many learners are taught that continuous forms show something happening "now". However, this rule does not apply to many stative verbs. Overusing progressive forms with verbs like "want", "like", or "know" leads to errors like "I am knowing", "He is liking", or "People are wanting", none of which are standard in exam English. Always check whether the verb describes an action or a state before choosing the tense form.

Final Answer:
The incorrect segment is Part A: "People are wanting", which should be "People want".