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Rule "confusion of 'an' and 'and'"

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Description: confusion of 'an' and 'and'
Message: Did you mean and?
Category: Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Go ahead an create a new tool.
    Correction suggestion: and
  • We invite you to come an have a look at the power our exclusive features can offer you.
    Correction suggestion: and
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I almost placed an order a few days ago.
  • Use an Execute a Macro action.
  • For example, if a guitarist played an open A Major chord.
  • Is there a way to internally rewire an off the shelf multi-speed portable fan.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: AN_AND [4]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-22 22:33:07 +0200)