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

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description:	Zero or indefinite article ('a'/'an') before superlatives
Message:	A determiner may be missing.
Category:	Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link:	https://languagetool.org/insights/post/grammar-comparatives-superlatives/#superlative-forms-of-adjectives
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	The guy is best driver. Correction suggestion: is the best We're best available in the market. Correction suggestion: 're the best They are best workers 9 times out of ten. Correction suggestion: are the best
Correct sentences for comparison:	The guy is the best driver. He is my best friend. Learn how to best approach the crisis. It is in our economic best interest. We're best available 9am to 6pm CET. We are best available 9 to 6 on weekdays. They're best contactable 09:50 to 18:35 CET. We're best available 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. It's our first best guess. We're best able to study in the fall. Best thing since sliced bread. Alberto, You're best bet is to send a resume to Chris Gaskill. I know that you have the Company's and employees best interest in your heart. It is in both parties best interest to have an executed (and therefore enforceable) writing This can be accomplished by under the NY General Obligations law by our agreement as to a "deemed response" if a party will not sign a trade confirmation. He is truly the single, best person I've ever worked for. What's you're biggest regret? make【8】.\_{9} coolest things in the ... d with Amandas oldest one, damien, w.. To make best use of this sample document, run it through LateX. e and hardware work best together. ...esign clothing to best suit their mov... ...in two options to best suit your litt... speak best to worst now, it would the points of highest stress to ensu... for the award of best cinematography.. - greatest achievement : ... Monte Mario – highest hill in Rome. no pain; 10 = worst possible pain. ...idate screening: Best methods for an... A best in class web service.
ID:	THE_SUPERLATIVE [5]
Version:	6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-25 22:33:08 +0100)