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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: You should probably use: <suggestion>were</suggestion>.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The dogs of Peter was released.
    Correction suggestion: were
  • The chemicals in Botox was released.
    Correction suggestion: were
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The dog is released.
ID: AGREEMENT_SENT_START [44]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-06 22:33:09 +0100)