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Rule "Verb with 's"

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Description:	Verb with 's
Message:	Do not use 's with a verb.
Category:	Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	If this become's a problem, stop the test. Correction suggestion: becomes Before he begin's the test, the technician must… Correction suggestion: begins Sometimes, the special disambiguate's are not correct. Correction suggestion: disambiguates
Correct sentences for comparison:	If this becomes a problem, stop the test. What do Peter's parents do? But do not Peter's parents agree with you? Let's face it, it's impossible. I tell you, Bleed's the man you need to see. Not correct, but out of scope. The air filter's on the machine are dirty. Not correct, but out of scope. Make sure that the window open's fully. Not correct, but out of scope. The let's are not expensive in this part of town. ...moved to the BAA and won that league's 1948 title. How did people's lifestyle change? - Police officer's active work: It's will.i.am's approach. You can give me doctor's number. What do you think's going to happen?
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ID:	VERB_APOSTROPHE_S [2]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-24 22:33:07 +0200)

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