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Rule "Zero or indefinite article ('a'/'an') before superlatives"

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Description: Zero or indefinite article ('a'/'an') before superlatives
Message: Use the before the superlative.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/grammar-comparatives-superlatives/#superlative-forms-of-adjectives
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Kyoto is an oldest city.
    Correction suggestion: the
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Kyoto is the oldest city.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: THE_SUPERLATIVE [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-03-28 22:33:07 +0100)