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Rule "I as (was) looking"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: I as (was) looking
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>was</suggestion>?
Category: Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/was-vs-were-grammar/#when-to-use-%E2%80%9Cwas%E2%80%9D
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Thanks, that showed what I as looking for.
    Correction suggestion: was
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Baldwin described it as being as smooth as flying.
  • Think of it as having slapped them in the face a few times.
  • Otherwise, the community sees it as trolling, regardless of the intent.
  • Armoured cars were first used in large numbers on both sides during World War I as scouting vehicles.
ID: I_AS_LOOKING [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-11-04 22:33:08 +0100)