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Rule "I did no (not) have"

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Description: I did no (not) have
Message: In this context, the correct negation is not.
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.
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ID: DO_NO_VB [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-28 22:33:06 +0200)