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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 '\2' is usually not used with a continuous form, use the simple form instead.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: http://www.eslbase.com/grammar/past-continuous
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • She was supposing it was correct.
    Correction suggestion: supposed
ID: NON_ACTION_CONTINUOUS [2]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-11 22:33:08 +0100)