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Rule "'I afraid of' (I'm afraid of)"

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Description: 'I afraid of' (I'm afraid of)
Message: A verb may be missing.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • You afraid of the dark.
    Correction suggestion: You're afraid
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • They make you afraid of the dark.
  • Aren't you afraid that you'll be left behind?
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: I_AFRAID [2]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)