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Rule "Articles: a + uncountable noun"

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Description: Articles: a + uncountable noun
Message: Uncountable nouns are usually not used with an indefinite article. Use simply \2 \3 \4.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/grammar-countable-uncountable-nouns/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • A very nice accommodation is too expensive.
    Correction suggestion: Very nice accommodation
  • Although a very nice accommodation was offered, we decided that it was too expensive.
    Correction suggestion: very nice accommodation
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The information in your files is correct.
  • My wife's part-time job brings in a little extra money.
  • An intelligence service is known to be corrupt here.
  • I can find a few different food options.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: A_UNCOUNTABLE [5]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-01 22:33:07 +0200)