In this English grammar question, decide whether there is any error in the sentence: "The memoranda are on the table." If there is no error, choose the appropriate option.

Introduction / Context:
This question tests knowledge of irregular plural nouns and subject verb agreement in English. The sentence given is "The memoranda are on the table." Many students are familiar with the word "memorandum" but may not be sure of its plural form. Knowing classical plural forms like "memoranda" helps in both understanding and error spotting tasks. The learner must decide whether the plural noun and the verb form are correctly matched or whether an error exists.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The sentence is: "The memoranda are on the table."
• Segment (a) is "The memoranda".
• Segment (b) is "are".
• Segment (c) is "on the table".
• Segment (d) is "No error".
• We assume standard formal English where "memoranda" is accepted as the plural of "memorandum".

Concept / Approach:
"Memorandum" is a Latin based noun whose traditional plural is "memoranda". In modern English, both "memorandums" and "memoranda" are used, but "memoranda" is fully correct and often preferred in formal contexts. As "memoranda" is plural, the verb should also be plural. The sentence correctly uses "are" after the plural subject. The prepositional phrase "on the table" correctly indicates the location. There is no grammatical or usage error in any part, so the correct choice is "No error".

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Identify the subject "The memoranda". Recognise that this is the plural form of "memorandum". Step 2: Check the verb "are". Since the subject is plural, using the plural verb "are" is correct. Step 3: Examine the phrase "on the table", which is a standard prepositional phrase describing place. Step 4: Combine the parts to see that "The memoranda are on the table" is a complete, grammatically correct sentence. Step 5: Since all segments are correct, the answer must be that there is no error.

Verification / Alternative check:
To verify, we can restate the sentence using a more familiar plural form: "The notes are on the table" or "The memorandums are on the table." Both structures are clearly correct. Replacing "memorandums" with "memoranda" keeps the grammar unchanged because both words are plural. Consulting a standard dictionary confirms that "memoranda" is a legitimate plural form. Therefore, there is no grammatical justification for marking any part as wrong.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Option (a) "The memoranda" is a correct plural noun phrase. Option (b) "are" properly matches the plural subject. Option (c) "on the table" is a correct prepositional phrase and completes the sentence meaningfully. Because each segment is correct, selecting any one of them as erroneous would be a mistake, and only option (d) "No error" is acceptable.

Common Pitfalls:
Students who are not comfortable with Latin plurals may think that "memoranda" is singular and believe the verb should be "is" rather than "are". Others may feel unsure simply because the word looks unusual. In exams, it is helpful to remember a few common classical plurals such as "criterion criteria", "phenomenon phenomena", and "memorandum memoranda". Recognising these pairs reduces confusion and improves confidence when answering grammar questions based on them.

Final Answer:
The sentence "The memoranda are on the table" is entirely correct. The proper answer is "No error".