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Rule "in the event of, in the event that (if, in case)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: in the event of, in the event that (if, in case)
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool because its category is not active by default
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>if</suggestion> or <suggestion>in case of</suggestion>?
Category: Plain English (ID: PLAIN_ENGLISH)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • In the event that I can't come back by seven, you can eat without me.
    Correction suggestion: If, In case of
  • In the event of rain, the race will be cancelled.
    Correction suggestion: If, In case of
  • In the event that it rains, the race will be canceled.
    Correction suggestion: If, In case of
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • If I can't come back by seven, you can eat without me.
  • If it rains, the race will be canceled.
ID: IN_THE_EVENT [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-28 22:33:08 +0100)