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Rule "the + verb"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: the + verb
Message: Did you mean the noun <suggestion>reception</suggestion> (= the act of receiving) or <suggestion>receipt</suggestion> (= invoice)?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/verbs-as-nouns/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The receive of the message.
    Correction suggestion: reception, receipt
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Did the other respond?
  • Will the other respond?
ID: PREPOSITION_VERB [56]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)