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Rule "Two consecutive articles, e.g. 'the a'"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Two consecutive articles, e.g. 'the a'
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message: Two determiners in a row. Choose either <suggestion>\1</suggestion> or <suggestion>\2\3</suggestion>.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The 'an international movie' is interesting.
    Correction suggestion: The, 'An
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The Thames was once a much broader river.
  • He received an "A".
  • It starts with an “A”.
ID: DT_DT [4]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-31 22:33:08 +0100)