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

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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/present-continuous
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I am knowing it.
    Correction suggestion: know
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: NON_ACTION_CONTINUOUS [4]
Version: 6.4-SNAPSHOT (2024-03-27 22:33:08 +0100)