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Rule "'afraid of' + singular"

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Description: 'afraid of' + singular
Message: The noun should be probably in the plural form.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I'm afraid of spider.
    Correction suggestion: spiders
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I'm afraid of spiders.
  • I'm afraid of heights.
  • Why would I be afraid of Tom?
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: AFRAID_OF_HEIGHT [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-18 22:33:07 +0200)