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Rule "he cold do (he could do)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: he cold do (he could do)
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>could</suggestion>?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/can-could-grammar/#when-to-use-%E2%80%9Ccould%E2%80%9D
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • This is all my father cold do.
    Correction suggestion: could
  • This is all my parents cold do.
    Correction suggestion: could
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • We got a crazy cold spell last week but it should be gone when you come.
  • May I have some fresh cold milk?
ID: COLD_COULD [2]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-21 22:33:10 +0100)