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Rule "they don (don't)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: they don (don't)
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>\3't</suggestion>?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I don go there.
    Correction suggestion: don't
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I like Don for his attitude.
  • I like ain for his attitude.
  • Thank you Don.
  • Thank you Don for your help.
  • In the dressing room you don your football shirts.
ID: PRP_DON [3]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-28 22:33:08 +0100)