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Rule "missing 'be' before 'able'"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: missing 'be' before 'able'
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>\1 are</suggestion> or <suggestion>\1 were</suggestion>?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • We able to do achieve this.
    Correction suggestion: We are, We were
  • Unfortunately, we unable to regenerate the new access token for accessing the API.
    Correction suggestion: we are, we were
  • If its for reference you maybe able to do it in a DH and have it update on load.
    Correction suggestion: you are, you were
  • I hope that you able to keep your sanity.
    Correction suggestion: you are, you were
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Are they able to login?
  • Why weren't you able to sleep at night?
  • Is one of you able to help me right now?
  • Hello, were any of you able to complete this report?
  • For those of you unable to travel ...
ID: PRP_ABLE_TO [5]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)