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Rule "there is (are) a lot of"

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Description: there is (are) a lot of
Message: Consider using the plural verb form for the plural noun "\9".
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • There really is a lot of similar items between the 2 products
    Correction suggestion: There really are
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • There is a pair of scissors on the desk.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: THERE_IS_A_LOT_OF [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-02 22:33:08 +0200)