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Rule "as (it) is happening"

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Description: as (it) is happening
Message: It appears that a pronoun is missing.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • This appears to be a bug since was happening not only on my machine.
    Correction suggestion: it was, I was, she was, he was
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Skiing and snowboarding at nearby Crabbe Mountain are also common winter activities among city residents, as is skating on the outdoor rinks at Officer's and Queen's Squares.
  • Building smaller clocks was a technical challenge, as was improving accuracy and reliability.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: AS_IS_VBG [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-28 22:33:06 +0200)