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Rule "the + verb"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: the + verb
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>\3</suggestion>?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/verbs-as-nouns/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He sent his respond to the mailing list.
    Correction suggestion: response
  • The responds were overall positive.
    Correction suggestion: responses
  • Sorry for the late respond.
    Correction suggestion: response
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • A response will be prepared.
  • I'll have her respond to the customer's mail.
  • Did the other respond?
  • Will the other respond?
ID: PREPOSITION_VERB [72]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)