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Rule "have a shower → take a shower"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: have a shower → take a shower
Message: In American English, the verb <suggestion>\1</suggestion> is usually used before '\5'.
Category: British English phrases (ID: BRITISH_ENGLISH)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He had a shower before breakfast.
    Correction suggestion: took
  • He has a shower every day.
    Correction suggestion: takes
  • I haven't had a bath in years.
    Correction suggestion: taken
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I haven't taken a bath in years.
  • They have a baby shower.
  • I have two really cold showers per day.
  • If your home has a shower
  • My bathroom has a spacious shower.
ID: HAVE_A_SHOWER [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-12-21 22:33:08 +0100)