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

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Possible agreement error: plural noun + singular verb
Message: Possible agreement error. You should probably use: <suggestion>\2 \3</suggestion> or <suggestion>\2 \3</suggestion>.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
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    Correction suggestion: Do dogs, Does dog
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ID: AGREEMENT_SENT_START [33]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-03 22:33:10 +0100)