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Rule "mismatched verbs and tag question operators"

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Description: mismatched verbs and tag question operators
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message: In a tag question, the operator (verb) must match the verb '\2'.
Category: Punctuation (ID: PUNCTUATION)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I stop here, aren't I?
    Correction suggestion: don't I
  • You know the way, aren't you?
    Correction suggestion: don't you
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • You're a little overweight, aren't you?
  • You're going to have to leave, aren't you?
  • You're afraid the same thing will happen to you, aren't you?
  • You're the only person in the office who can do that, aren't you?
  • Effect of land conveyances I'm late, aren't I?
  • You're very persistent, aren't you?
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: TAG_QUESTIONS_2 [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-03 22:33:08 +0200)