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Rule "Your (You're)"

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Description: Your (You're)
Message: Did you mean \1're?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/your-vs-youre/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Your beautiful.
    Correction suggestion: You're
  • Did you know that your beautiful?
    Correction suggestion: you're
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Did you do this on your own?
  • I'm tired of your nagging.
  • Try to speak English as often as possible if you want to improve your English.
  • I have written the testimonial using the link you provided in your e-mail.
  • Unfortunately, we don't sell it in your colour.
  • After that, move on to your next.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: YOUR_YOU_RE [8]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-09-26 16:45:37 +0000)