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Rule "is + VBZ"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: is + VBZ
Message: The verb form seems incorrect.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • It is tastes every bit as good as Japanese rice.
    Correction suggestion: is tasting, tastes
  • It is also looks like the duration is not 10 minutes when 6 is reached.
    Correction suggestion: is also looking, also looks
  • It is violates my liberty.
    Correction suggestion: is violating, violates
  • Mary says she is plays the drums well.
    Correction suggestion: is playing, plays
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • He isn't friends with her.
  • It is changes to HQ's physical deliveries (0 to 1500 MW) into NY that can swing the clearing price by at least $20.
  • It is also actions, like that.
  • The only product there is contains no ...
  • As sad as it is shelters all over the world are ...
  • The last point is References.
ID: IS_VBZ [8]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-29 22:33:07 +0100)