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Rule "they don (don't)"

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Description: they don (don't)
Message: Did you mean \3't?
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.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: PRP_DON [3]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-03 22:33:08 +0200)