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Rule "I am (I) + VERB BASE"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

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.
ID:	I_AM_VB [14]
Version:	6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-26 22:33:08 +0100)

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