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Rule "I a/an (am)"

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Description: I a/an (am)
Message: Did you mean am (first person of 'to be')?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I a not sure.
    Correction suggestion: am
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Am I a good employee?
  • Were I a bird, I would fly to you.
  • M A R I A
  • Was I a murderer?
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: I_A [4]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-28 22:33:06 +0200)