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Rule "Possible agreement error 'there's' + plural noun"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Possible agreement error 'there's' + plural noun
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>\1 are \3</suggestion>?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • There's problems in Iraq but it is not a terrible situation.
    Correction suggestion: There are problems
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • There are problems in Iraq.
  • There's lots of time left.
ID: THERE_S_MANY [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-25 22:33:08 +0100)