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Rule "could/should/must be does (done)"

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Description: could/should/must be does (done)
Message: There may an error in the verb form '\2 \3'.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • This part must be replaces with caution.
    Correction suggestion: be replaced, be replacing, replace, be to replace
  • Founder Flint O'Brien will be assume the role of chief technology officer.
    Correction suggestion: be assumed, be assuming, assume, be to assume
  • Not all commits will be test.
    Correction suggestion: be tested, be testing, test, be to test
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Prioritization can be seem in two ways.
  • You must be kidding!
  • If you are not on this list and should be please let me know.
  • A hard copy would be much appreciated, but if need be please send via email.
  • ... but if you think it might be please immediately tell your manager.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: MD_BE_NON_VBP [2]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-24 22:33:07 +0200)