Sentence Improvement - Verbal and Reasoning

Directions to SolveIn questions given below, a part of the sentence isitalicised and underlined. Below are given alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, option 'D' is the answer.
Q1:

He sent a word to me that he would be coming late.

A sent word

B had sent a word

C sent words

D No improvement

ANS:A - sent word

No answer description is available.