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Rule "Your (You're)"

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Description: Your (You're)
Message: Did you mean you're (short for 'you are')?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/your-vs-youre/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Your not a nice man.
    Correction suggestion: You're
  • Your a great guy!
    Correction suggestion: You're
  • Your the nicest girl on earth!
    Correction suggestion: You're
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • You're not a nice man.
  • Your not having money doesn't mean you cannot enjoy yourself.
  • Your not eating vegetables can't be good for you.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: YOUR_YOU_RE [7]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-10-12 22:33:07 +0200)