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Rule "informal 'gotta'"

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Description: informal 'gotta'
Message: 'Gotta' is very informal. Consider using 'got to' instead.
Category: Style (ID: STYLE)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • You've gotta see this.
    Correction suggestion: got to
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • You've gotta new car.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: GOTTA [8]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-26 22:33:08 +0200)