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Rule "missing verb after 'will/can/could/would'"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: missing verb after 'will/can/could/would'
Message: The word '\4' is a noun or an adjective. A verb is missing or misspelled, or maybe a comma is missing.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Capabilities should granular and discrete.
  • Currently, data should available in bulk.
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Why would anybody want this?
  • Hi could anyone please help?
  • No can anybody else check it?
  • Ms. Tanaka can type, can't she?
  • I don’t understand why, so could someone explain it to me?
  • So may drivers at unlit traffic crossings.
  • Nor would others I speak to.
  • Or might something else be wrong?
  • Or should cables be replaced yearly?
  • Thanks may god bless you.
  • Is must necessary for this recipe, or can I use grape juice?
  • Stocks have seen some buying interest in recent weeks on hopes that lower interest rates will jumpstart sagging global economy.
  • Please read it, it may just jumpstart your day and you'll be filled with joy.
ID: PRP_MD_NN [9]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-13 22:33:09 +0100)