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Rule "I am (I) + VERB BASE"

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Description: I am (I) + VERB BASE
Message: The base form of a verb does not usually follow 'am'. Double-check that the verb is in the correct form.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I am go there.
    Correction suggestion: go, went, am going
  • I am come to offer what service may be in my power.
    Correction suggestion: come, came, am coming
  • Usually, I am overcome all the trials that life brings.
    Correction suggestion: overcome, overcame, am overcoming
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I know that English is not easy.
  • Even though he apologized, I'm still furious.
  • I'm off beer.
  • When I'm queen, I will do that.
  • I'm best friends with Tom.
  • I am brand new here.
  • I know that English is not easy.
  • I feel that I am free.
  • I am fan of football.
  • When I am queen, you will be king.
  • I am brand new here.
  • I'm Moo Ching
  • I'm Sue.
  • I am overcome by the truth.
  • I'm impress.
  • People who are not smarter than I am don't interest me.
  • I think I'm love with you.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: I_AM_VB [14]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-28 22:33:06 +0200)