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Rule "I a/an (am)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: I a/an (am)
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>am</suggestion> (first person of 'to be') or <suggestion>can</suggestion>?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I an not sure.
    Correction suggestion: am, can
  • I an go there.
    Correction suggestion: am, can
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Am I An Atheist Or An Agnostic?
  • Were I a bird, I would fly to you.
  • Wasn't I an amazing singer?
ID: I_A [3]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)