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Rule "He is never be (He has never been)"

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Description: He is never be (He has never been)
Message: The verb "\4" appears to be incorrect in this context.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Tom is never be able to do that.
    Correction suggestion: Tom is never, Tom will never be, Tom has never been
  • Tom is lucky that Mary is still be willing to do that.
    Correction suggestion: Mary is still, Mary will still be, Mary has still been
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • It’s also been weight-neutral which is a plus in my book.
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ID: IS_RB_BE [9]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-05 22:33:07 +0200)