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Rule "wanna (want to)"

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Description: wanna (want to)
Message: The word 'wanna' is informal.
Category: Style (ID: STYLE)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Wanna be there.
    Correction suggestion: Want to
  • I'm wanna let you finish.
    Correction suggestion: want to
  • I wanna have a big party on my birthday.
    Correction suggestion: want to
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • They call me Wanna.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: WANNA [5]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)