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Rule "missing verb after 'this'"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: missing verb after 'this'
Message: A verb may be missing.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • This not going to be bad.
    Correction suggestion: This is
  • This really disappointing!
    Correction suggestion: This is
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • This potentially spiraling process will ultimately lead to the collapse of the monetary system.
  • This painting by Rembrandt is a masterpiece.
ID: THIS_MISSING_VERB [4]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-21 22:33:10 +0100)