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Rule "turn of (off)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: turn of (off)
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>off</suggestion>?
Category: Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The light was switched of
    Correction suggestion: off
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The light was turned off
ID: TURNED_OFF [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)