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Rule "Possible agreement error 'there's' + plural noun"

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Description: Possible agreement error 'there's' + plural noun
Message: Did you mean \1 are \3?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • There is problems in Iraq but it is not a terrible situation.
    Correction suggestion: There are problems
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • There are problems in Iraq.
  • There is sometimes a problem with this rule.
  • There is lots of competition.
  • In addition to the power/gas exposure, there is metals exposure.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: THERE_S_MANY [3]
Version: 6.4-SNAPSHOT (2024-03-27 22:33:08 +0100)