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Rule "had of (had)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: had of (had)
Message: It's never correct to use 'of' after 'had' to form a 'pluperfect' tense. Use <suggestion>had</suggestion>.
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I had of bought this house.
    Correction suggestion: had
ID: HAD_OF [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)