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Rule "Collocation: it is sure/certain"

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Description: Collocation: it is sure/certain
Message: "It is sure" is uncommon. Consider using certain.
Category: Collocations (ID: COLLOCATIONS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • It is sure that my English will improve.
    Correction suggestion: certain
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • It is sure good.
  • It's sure going to be rough coming back to 100.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: IT_IS_SURE [158]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-10-12 22:33:07 +0200)