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

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Description: Possible agreement error: plural noun + singular verb
Message: Possible agreement error.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The smell of apples are great.
    Correction suggestion: is
  • The number of Aleut have dwindled to about 2,000.
    Correction suggestion: has
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The lack of modern post facilities caused trouble for many shippers.
  • The people of London are very proud of this bridge.
  • The level of arsenic found in Sami's stomach was enough to kill 4 horses.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: AGREEMENT_SENT_START [45]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-10-10 22:33:07 +0200)