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Rule "Possible agreement error: 'a + collective noun + of' + singular countable noun"

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Description: Possible agreement error: 'a + collective noun + of' + singular countable noun
Message: Possible agreement error. The noun '\3' seems to be countable; consider using: \1 of \3.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Glossary of term and acronyms
    Correction suggestion: Glossary of terms
  • The library has a range of book and gifts
    Correction suggestion: range of books
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Glossary of terms and acronyms
  • The library has a range of book and gift tokens.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: A_COLLECTIVE_OF_NN [2]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-09-26 16:45:37 +0000)