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Rule "'this' vs. 'these'"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: 'this' vs. 'these'
Message: The plural demonstrative pronoun '\2' does not agree with the singular verb '\3'. Did you mean <suggestion>this</suggestion>?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • These was an error.
    Correction suggestion: This
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • These are errors.
ID: THIS_NNS [6]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-11 22:33:08 +0100)