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Rule "have a (I) been"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: have a (I) been
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>\1 I \3</suggestion>, <suggestion>\1 \2</suggestion> or <suggestion>\1 \3</suggestion>?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Have a been there before?
    Correction suggestion: Have I been, Have a, Have been
  • What have a done?
    Correction suggestion: have I done, have a, have done
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Why do you have a fractured bone?
ID: HAVE_A_VBN [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)