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Rule "Use of continuous form with non-action verbs"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Use of continuous form with non-action verbs
Message: The verb '\3' is usually not used with a continuous form, use the simple form instead.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: http://www.eslbase.com/grammar/present-perfect-continuous
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He had been knowing it.
    Correction suggestion: had known
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I have been meaning to try out a dance class sometime.
ID: NON_ACTION_CONTINUOUS [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-13 22:33:10 +0100)