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Rule "Plural verb after 'this' or 'that'"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Plural verb after 'this' or 'that'
Message: The verb '\3' is plural.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • That guy have lots of problems.
    Correction suggestion: That guy has, Those guys have, That guy had
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Studies have shown that lobbyists have become less influential in state politics.
  • Costs about $100, items that fail have to be repaired to pass but reinspection is free.
  • Cats of that breed have no tail.
  • For those of you that have not signed up, please join us for the Walk.
  • I would recommend that Netco anoint a Primary Point of Contact with each Pool and Transmission Provider and that person have the resources.
  • I don't think I see that gem have an impact in even 10% of my games.
ID: PLURAL_VERB_AFTER_THIS [4]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)