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

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Description: Possible agreement error: plural noun + singular verb
Message: You should probably use: are.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The dogs is released.
    Correction suggestion: are
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The dog is released.
  • This bacteria is resistant to every available antibiotic.
  • This sweepstakes is brought to you by Symantec.
  • The waterworks is located not far from my home.
  • The Dales is a rainforest in the western part of the...
  • My Communities is where we'll be able to have online discussions.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: AGREEMENT_SENT_START [6]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)