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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 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.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: A_UNCOUNTABLE [6]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-01 22:33:07 +0200)