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Rule "one man, two men"

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Description: one man, two men
Message: 'man' is the singular form of 'men'. Consider using man.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • A men walked in to the room.
    Correction suggestion: man
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • A man walked into the room.
  • During its 93 years as a men's residence
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: MAN_MEN [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-18 22:33:07 +0200)