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

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Description: Possible agreement error: plural noun + singular verb
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message: Possible agreement error.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Others authors such as Komarios, and Chymes...
    Correction suggestion: Other authors, Others author
  • Cats sleeps more than 15 hours per day.
    Correction suggestion: Cat sleeps, Cats sleep
  • Users sees LT icon in Word.
    Correction suggestion: User sees, Users see
  • Verbs HAS to agree with their subjects.
    Correction suggestion: Verb HAS, Verbs have
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Other authors such as Komarios, and Chymes...
  • Media sells a trace of hatred at bargain prices.
  • Does dogs sleep more than 15 hours per day?
  • AIDS means "Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome".
  • Sports prototypes, unlike GT cars, do not rely on...
  • His does not work.
  • Thanks looks good.
  • Measles makes people very sick.
  • Confetti drops over the crowd as the clock strikes midnight.
  • women's
  • children's
  • men's
  • Notes Bullets Sheets
  • Organizes distributes and tracks
  • Bacteria moves faster through...
  • Alumnae Books is a collection of books donated by Barnard alumnae authors.
  • Artists Services will be present to assist with your framing needs.
  • Children ages 17 and under stay, play, and eat for FREE.
  • Sports figures appeared on the show as themselves with a connection to Boston or Sam's former team, the Red Sox, such as Luis Tiant, Wade Boggs and Kevin McHale (of the Boston Celtics).
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ID: AGREEMENT_SENT_START [34]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-03-28 22:33:07 +0100)