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Rule "one man, two men"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: one man, two men
Message: 'man' is the singular form of 'men'. Consider using <suggestion>man</suggestion>.
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
ID: MAN_MEN [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-03 22:33:10 +0100)