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Rule "Collocation: Good in/at"

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Description: Collocation: Good in/at
Message: Use "good at" to mean "skilled" with school subjects. Try this: \1 at \3.
Category: Collocations (ID: COLLOCATIONS)
Link: https://7esl.com/collocations/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I'm good in math. I was good in running errands.
    Correction suggestion: good at math
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I wish I could express myself better in French.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: GOOD_IN_AT [7]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-03-28 22:33:07 +0100)