In this English grammar error-spotting question, identify which part of the sentence contains the error in verb agreement and tense: "Ravi Shankar's performance was given (A) a standing ovation by the (B) people who has come to hear him. (C) No Error. (D)". Choose the option that correctly marks the erroneous segment or select 'No Error' if the sentence is fully correct.

Introduction / Context:
This question tests your understanding of subject verb agreement and tense consistency in complex sentences. The sentence describes a musical performance by Ravi Shankar and the reaction of the audience. You must identify which segment of the sentence contains the grammatical error, focusing particularly on how the relative clause agrees with its subject and matches the tense of the main clause.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Full sentence: "Ravi Shankar's performance was given a standing ovation by the people who has come to hear him."
• Part A: "Ravi Shankar's performance was given"
• Part B: "a standing ovation by the"
• Part C: "people who has come to hear him."
• Part D: indicates "No Error".
• The context is a completed event in the past.

Concept / Approach:
There are two key points here: subject verb agreement and correct tense in a relative clause that refers to a past event. The subject of the relative clause is "people", which is plural and requires a plural verb. Also, when we describe an action that happened before another past event, we often use the past perfect tense ("had come") rather than simple present or simple past. Thus, the clause "who has come" sounds wrong both in number and in tense.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Check Part A: "Ravi Shankar's performance was given". This is a passive construction. Subject: "Ravi Shankar's performance"; passive verb: "was given". It is grammatically correct. Step 2: Check Part B: "a standing ovation by the". This is part of the object phrase "was given a standing ovation by the people". The phrase is correct so far. Step 3: Examine Part C: "people who has come to hear him." The noun "people" is plural and should be followed by a plural verb ("have"), not "has". Also, the action of coming to hear him happened before the performance ended, so the natural tense in reported narration is "had come". Step 4: A correct version would be: "people who had come to hear him" or, in simpler past narration, "people who had come to listen to him". Step 5: Since Part C alone contains this double problem of agreement and tense, it is the erroneous segment.

Verification / Alternative check:
Rewrite the full corrected sentence: "Ravi Shankar's performance was given a standing ovation by the people who had come to hear him." This version reads smoothly and is grammatically sound. Compare it with the original: "people who has come" feels wrong immediately to a trained ear. No other part shows any grammatical violation, confirming that the error lies solely in Part C.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Part A: Correct passive construction; "performance was given a standing ovation" is standard.
• Part B: "a standing ovation by the" is part of a standard phrase and contains no error by itself.
• Part D (No Error): Incorrect, because Part C clearly violates subject verb agreement and proper tense usage.
• Error in more than one part: Not valid; only the relative clause in Part C needs correction.

Common Pitfalls:
Students often mis-handle relative clauses after collective or plural nouns, especially when the verb is separated from its subject by several words. Another common pitfall is mixing present perfect ("has come") with a clearly past narrative ("was given"). In reported narratives about completed events, remember to adjust tense consistently, and always ensure the verb agrees with its subject, not with a nearby singular noun.

Final Answer:
The error is in Part C: "people who has come to hear him."; it should be "people who had come to hear him".