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Rule "(a) bit"

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Description: (a) bit
Message: It seems that an article is missing.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://www.lexico.com/definition/a_bit
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I am having bit of a problem here.
    Correction suggestion: a bit
  • Little bit of right shoulder soreness that resided shortlly after the workout ended.
    Correction suggestion: A little bit
  • Thanks for your reply and bit of an explanation.
    Correction suggestion: a bit
  • Maybe I am bit behind the moon, but I don't see any dirty dealing like that happening.
    Correction suggestion: a bit
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Just a bit expensive.
  • One more bit of info.
  • Tom bit into the apple.
  • He bit into the apple.
  • My friend bit into the apple.
  • I was bit by a mosquito.
  • The shark bit off my arm.
  • That was a nicely done bit of poetry, Sirrian.
  • Bit serial logic designs are more common in calculators whereas bit parallel designs dominate general-purpose computers.
  • Hi, so I’ve bought a ST hub, and got my first bit of home automation working - a switch and some lights
  • The ".xxx" bit in dynamic IP addresses is commendable.
  • Bit rate is an important property when transmitting video.
  • I hope you haven't lost any data, but most people get bit at least once before they really take backups seriously.
  • Searing pain bit through skin and muscle.
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ID: A_BIT [2]
Version: 6.4-SNAPSHOT (2024-03-27 22:33:08 +0100)