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Rule "Replace 'wasn't' with 'was not'"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Replace 'wasn't' with 'was not'
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Message: Wikipedia style. Replace "wasn't" with <suggestion>was not</suggestion>.
Category: Wikipedia (ID: WIKIPEDIA)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/was-vs-were-grammar/#when-to-use-%E2%80%9Cwas%E2%80%9D
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • wasn't
    Correction suggestion: was not
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • it's
ID: WIKIPEDIA_CONTRACTIONS [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)