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Rule "This is has (has/is)"

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Description: This is has (has/is)
Message: It appears that only one verb is needed.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • This is have been awful!
    Correction suggestion: is, have
  • This is can be awful!
    Correction suggestion: is, can
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • An additional threshold question regarding the territorial effect of this subpoena concerns whether it is should be considered a deposition subpoena.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: THIS_IS_HAVE [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-23 22:33:07 +0200)