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Rule "maybe vs. may be"

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Description:	maybe vs. may be
Message:	The word "maybe" is an adverb. Either a verb is missing or you meant "may be".
Category:	Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link:	https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maybe
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	As you maybe aware, there are no futures market in the Philippines but its concept is familiar. Correction suggestion: may be, are maybe You maybe aware that Stinson Gibner who was in the Research group left late last month. Correction suggestion: may be, are maybe You maybe able to do this without the exclude part. Correction suggestion: may be, are maybe
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ID:	PRP_MAYBE_JJ [2]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-19 22:33:07 +0200)

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