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Rule "Articles: a + uncountable noun"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Articles: a + uncountable noun
Message: Uncountable nouns are usually not used with an indefinite article. Use simply <suggestion>\2 \3 \4</suggestion>.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/grammar-countable-uncountable-nouns/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • A very good knowledge is too time-consuming.
    Correction suggestion: Very good knowledge
  • A very good knowledge was the result of much study.
    Correction suggestion: Very good knowledge
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • A very little knowledge of accounting was necessary for the job.
ID: A_UNCOUNTABLE [6]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-24 22:33:09 +0100)