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Rule "I wonder where they're (they are)."

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Description: I wonder where they're (they are).
Message: This contraction should not occur at the end of a sentence.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Do you know where dad's?
    Correction suggestion: dad is, dad has
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • ...o and the what not's.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: SENTENCE_END_CONTRACT [5]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-23 22:33:07 +0200)