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Rule "Possible agreement error: plural noun + singular verb"

Pattern:	/SENT_START /DT /NNS of /NN|NN:.* is
Description:	Possible agreement error: plural noun + singular verb
Message:	Possible agreement error. You should probably use: are.
Category:	Grammar
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Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	The dogs of war is released. Correction suggestion: are
Correct sentences for comparison:	The dogs of war are released. The dog of war is released.
ID:	AGREEMENT_SENT_START [5]

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