English grammar — Spot the error (choose the segment that contains a grammatical error; choose ‘‘No error.’’ if the sentence is correct). Sentence: You should inform your superiors about all those events which are directly related to your work.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: No error.

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The task is to spot any grammatical or usage error in a complete sentence. Focus areas include verb patterns, preposition choice, relative clauses, and adverb placement.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • The verb is “inform,” which typically takes a direct object plus a prepositional phrase: “inform someone about something.”
  • A defining relative clause “which are directly related to your work” modifies “events.”
  • Adverb “directly” modifies the participial adjective “related.”


Concept / Approach:
Check each chunk for standard collocations and clause structure. “Inform + person + about + thing” is correct. “Which are” for a defining clause is acceptable in formal English; “that are” would also be fine.



Step-by-Step Solution:

A: “You should inform” — modal + base form is correct.B: “your superiors about” — “inform superiors about …” is the expected pattern.C: “all those events which are” — a grammatically valid relative clause head.D: “directly related to your work.” — adverb placement and prepositional phrase are correct.


Verification / Alternative check:
Alternative phrasing (“that are directly related…”) is equally correct; choosing “which” does not introduce an error here.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • No segment A–D contains a grammatical mistake or faulty collocation.


Common Pitfalls:
Believing “which” cannot be used in restrictive clauses. In formal British and international English, “which” is acceptable; American style often prefers “that,” but “which” is not wrong.



Final Answer:
No error.

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