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Rule "comprised of"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: comprised of
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>comprises</suggestion> or <suggestion>consists of</suggestion> or <suggestion>is composed of</suggestion>?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-comprised-of-or-comprises/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The government is comprised of idiots.
    Correction suggestion: comprises, consists of, is composed of
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The government consists of great guys.
ID: COMPRISED_OF [18]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-21 22:33:10 +0100)