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Rule "I did no (not) have"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: I did no (not) have
Message: In this context, the correct negation is <suggestion>not</suggestion>.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I did no have any idea.
    Correction suggestion: not
  • Do no stop this game.
    Correction suggestion: not
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The sandstone will do no damage to the people.
ID: DO_NO_VB [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-24 22:33:09 +0100)