5001 Check for a possessive error on the word `@1`.
5002 Check for either a missing _auxiliary verb_ or an error in verb form.
5003 Check for a possible _tense_ shift error.
5004 Try to use `@1` sparingly to begin a sentence.
5005 Avoid using two negatives like `@1` and `@2` in the same _clause_.
5006 When giving essential information, use `that` with no comma ("the house that John built"). When giving unessential information, use `, which` ("my new house, which John built"). See: _relative clause_.
5007 A _relative clause_ is usually set off from the rest of the sentence with two commas or no commas. Check to see if you should insert or delete one comma.
5008 Avoid using too many _prepositional phrase_s in a row. They can be confusing to follow and may deaden your writing.
5009 Avoid ending sentences with _preposition_s whenever possible.
5010 This may not be a complete sentence.
5011 Check to see if placing a comma after `@1` would make this sentence clearer.
5012 You may need a comma after `@1`.
5013 You may have two _independent clause_s incorrectly joined. Try dividing into separate sentences, adding a _conjunction_, or changing the punctuation.
5014 A semicolon usually joins two _independent clause_s. Check to see if you should have used a comma here instead.
5015 This sentence doesn't have a main verb. Did you mean to use the simple past of the verb `@1`? Check also for a missing _auxiliary verb_.
5016 The _subordinating conjunction_ `@1` can't begin an _independent clause_.
5017 A clause or phrase starting with the _subordinating conjunction_ `@1` is usually set off from the _main clause_ by a comma.
5018 Avoid connecting two _independent clause_s with a comma or an _adverb_ like `@2`. Build separate sentences, or use a semicolon.
5019 The _reflexive pronoun_ `@1` is not usually used as a _subject_.
5020 Using `@1` after a semicolon is usually awkward. Consider starting a new sentence or revising with a comma.
5021 The _object pronoun_ `@1` cannot be used as a _subject_.
5022 The _object pronoun_ `@1` cannot be used in a _compound subject_.
5023 _Reflexive pronoun_s need to agree with a prior noun or pronoun, often the subject. (Change "she did myself a favor" to "she did me a favor" or "she did herself a favor.")
5024 After the _linking verb_ `be`, use a _subject pronoun_ instead of the _object pronoun_ `@1`.
5025 The _subject pronoun_ `@1` seems misplaced here. Try an _object pronoun_ like `me`, `them`, or `whom`. Check also for missing words or punctuation.
5201 Long sentences can be difficult to read and understand.
5202 Missing `.` detected in last sentence of a paragraph.
5203 Unbalanced `()'s` detected.
5204 Unbalanced `{}'s` detected.
5205 Unbalanced `[]'s` detected.
5206 Unbalanced `"` detected.
5207 A `@1` should not have a comma, colon, dash, or semi-colon before it.
5208 Trailing `}` found before leading `{`.
5209 Trailing `]` found before leading `[`.
5210 Trailing `)` found before leading `(`.
5211 You have used `@1` to begin the last @2 sentences.
5212 You have used the same phrase to begin @1 of the last 10 or fewer sentences.
5213 You have used `@1` to begin @2 of the last 10 or fewer sentences.
5214 Delete doubled `@1`.
5215 A paragraph should usually have more than one sentence.
5216 When a `@1` is mid-sentence, the closing `@2` should usually be in the same sentence.
5301 Using `@1` to begin a sentence usually means it is a question and should have a question mark (`?`) at the end.
5302 `Neither` should be matched with `nor`, not `or`.
5303 `@1` is not usually used with a plural _noun_ such as `@2`.
5304 `Either` should be matched with `or`, not `nor`.
5305 `Both` should be matched with `and`, not `@2`.
5306 `@1` and `@2` are usually followed by the same structure or part of speech. (Examples: "neither rich nor poor," "either come early or stay late.")
5308 In formal writing, use the _object pronoun_ `whom` instead of `who` as the _object_ of a non-linking verb. ("Whom are you calling?")
5309 This doesn't seem to be a complete sentence. Try replacing `there` with `they're` ("they are") to see if the sentence would make more sense.
5310 If you meant `also` or `excessively`, then use `too`.
5311 If you meant to use a number, then use `two`.
5314 Try using positive wording instead of the double negative.
5401 Avoid this offensive term. Consider revising.
5402 This word may be too informal for most writing.
5403 This word is not normally used with `'s`.
5404 `@1` is not in the spelling dictionary.
5405 Spelling capitalization error.
5406 (Use Replace command to see spelling guesses.)
5407 A hyphen is not usually used with this prefix.
5408 This abbreviation usually requires a period.
5409 This abbreviation usually requires a full stop.
5410 `@1` is the British spelling. Try an American spelling.
5411 `@1` is the American spelling. Try a British spelling.
5412 Contractions may be too informal for this writing style.
5501 Check for a possessive error on the word `@1`.
5502 The _phrase_ containing `@2` appears to be badly constructed. Check for word misuse, non-parallel structures and general typographical errors.
5503 Check to see if you meant to use `@1` instead of `@2`.
5504 An _article_ or other _modifier_ usually precedes the word `@1`. Check also for errors in hyphenation, possessive form, capitalization, and modifier agreement.
5505 This _noun phrase_ appears incomplete. Check for missing words and that the _modifier_ `@1` is correct.
5506 The abbreviation `@1` is not followed by a full stop in British English.
5507 Long sequences of consecutive _noun_s can be confusing.
5508 A word may be missing after the _adjective_ `@2`. If not, check for extra words. (Change "it was a wonderful" to "it was a wonderful movie" or "it was wonderful.")
5509 If `@1` is modifying `@2`, try changing it to an _adverb_. Check also for missing words and punctuation.
5510 Consider placing a comma between the _adjective_s `@1` and `@2`.
5511 `The` usually comes before `@1`.
5512 The word `@1` is usually preceded by a _modifier_ such as `a`.
5513 The _noun_ `@2` should be plural or `@1` should be hyphenated with an adjacent word.
5514 The _noun_ `@1` should agree in number with `@2`.
5515 Consider making the _noun_ `@1` plural or adding a _modifier_.
5516 `The` doesn't usually come before `@2`.
5517 `The` usually comes before `@2`.
5518 If `@2` is an appositive or `@1` is a direct address, consider setting that phrase off with commas. Check also for a missing possessive.
5519 If `@1` directly modifies `@2`, you need a plural form. (Change "all the boy's arms" to "all the boys' arms." If you didn't want a possessive, change "all the boy's" to "all the boys.")
5520 After `@1` you need a plural _noun_, not the singular noun `@2`.
5521 Singular _modifier_s are not usually used with plural _noun_s such as `@2`. You may have a possessive error.
5522 `@1` is not usually used with a plural _noun_ such as `@2`.
5523 `@1` is not usually used with an _uncountable noun_ such as `@2`.
5524 `@1` is not usually used with an _uncountable noun_ such as `@2`. Check for missing commas if this is an _appositive_.
5525 `@1` is not usually used with a _countable noun_ such as `@2`.
5526 `@1` is not usually used with a _pronoun_.
5527 The _adjective_ `@1` should come before the _noun_ `@2`.
5528 The _adverb_ `@1` does not usually modify the _noun_ `@2`. Try an _adjective_.
5529 Using `@1` with `@2` is redundant, awkward, or incorrect. Consider omitting `@1` or rephrasing.
5530 The _adjective_ `@1` appears to be misplaced in this phrase.
5531 This _noun phrase_ appears incomplete. Check for errors in word formation and punctuation. Also check for missing words.
5532 _Prepositional phrase_s take _object pronoun_s, not the _subject pronoun_ `@1`.
5533 If `@1` is modifying `@2`, try changing it to an _adverb_. Check also for missing words and punctuation.
5534 Check to see if you are missing a _linking verb_. (Change "as you probably aware" to "as you are probably aware.")
5601 These _modifier_s aren't usually used together.
5603 The word `@1` is usually preceded by a _modifier_ such as `a`.
5604 `Quite` and `rather` usually come before one of the following: a, an, the, enough, some, another.
5605 `@1` can't be the last word of a sentence.
5606 You may want to use `an` before `@2`.
5607 You may have meant to use `and` or `a` here.
5608 You may want to use `a` before `@2`.
5609 Check for too many _object_s. Did you mean to use `and` instead of `an`? Check also for missing commas if this is an _appositive_.
5610 `@1` is not usually used with `@2`.
5701 less this that a
5702 fewer these those some
5703 whom him her them us me me himself herself yourself yourselves myself myself themselves ourselves itself him her you you me them us it
5704 who he she they we I i he she you you I i they we it himself herself yourself yourselves myself themselves ourselves itself
5801 You may mean `@2`, which is a contraction for `@1`.
5802 Numbers between twenty-one and ninety-nine should be hyphenated.
5803 Consider hyphenating this as `@1`.
5804 The expression `@1 of` is usually followed by a plural _noun_, not the singular `@2`.
5805 The normal usage is `@1 of the @2`, not `@1 of @2`.
5806 The expression `@1 of` is usually followed by a singular _noun_, not the plural noun `@2`.
5807 The expression `@1 of` is usually followed by an _uncountable noun_. Check for agreement error.
5808 The expression `@1 of` is usually followed by a _countable noun_. Check for agreement error.
5809 Consider hyphenating this as `@1`. Check also for a missing _article_ ("a", "an", or "the") or other modifier before the word `@2`.
6001 Check for an _object_ error near this verb phrase. Check especially for missing objects and _preposition_s and for errors in word order.
6002 This phrase is separating the _verb_ from its _direct object_. See if moving the phrase improves readability.
6003 Using `@1` to start a sentence or clause is usually weak. Consider rewording using an active _subject_.
6004 `@1` is not usually followed by `@2`.
6005 The verb `@1` may be lacking a _subject_.
6006 The _preposition_ `@1` usually comes before a _gerund_, not a _base verb_. (Change "thank you for ask me" to "thank you for asking me.")
6007 A connection may be missing before or after this phrase. Try adding a comma, hyphen, _conjunction_ like `and`, or _auxiliary verb_.
6008 This _passive voice_ verb normally allows only one _object_. Check for missing words. Also check verb formation and punctuation, including hyphenation.
6009 This verb is not usually used in the _passive voice_.
6010 `To` does not usually come before a _present participle_. (Change "I would like to coming" to "I would like to come.")
6011 Check to see if you meant to use `your` instead of `you`.
6012 An _object pronoun_ following a _noun_ is usually awkward. Check for missing words or errors in word order.
6013 Check for a possessive error on `@1`. Look also for missing commas if this is an item in a list or ending a _dependent clause_.
6014 An _auxiliary verb_ is usually followed by a _participle_, not `@2`. (Change "she was give a book" to "she was giving an award" or "she was given an award.")
6015 A connection may be missing in this phrase. Check for a missing word or comma. (Change "she walks the dog the park" to "she walks the dog in the park.")
6016 This verb has an object, but is not a _transitive verb_.
6017 The verb `@1` does not usually take an _object_.
6018 See if the left and right elements of this _linking verb_ should agree in number. (Change "They are an actor" to "he is an actor" or "they are actors.")
6019 Using `it` with a _linking verb_ and then a plural _object_ is usually awkward.
6020 With a _linking verb_, the singular _subject_ `@1` usually takes a singular _object_, not the plural object `@2`.
6021 The singular _linking verb_ `@1` usually takes a singular _object_, not the plural object `@2`.
6022 The plural _linking verb_ `@1` usually takes a plural _object_, not the singular object `@2`.
6023 Check for too many _object_s in this sentence. Did you mean to use `and` instead of `an`?
6024 Check for missing words or the correct usage of the _base verb_ `@1`.
6025 The _phrase_ containing `@2` appears to be badly constructed. Check for missing words or a word that is the wrong part of speech.
6026 You need an _object_ before the colon to complete the thought. (Change "we need: cups, pots, and pans" to "we need three items: cups, pots, and pans" or simply "we need cups, pots, and pans.")
6027 The verb `@2` usually takes an _object_.
6028 The verb `@2` does not usually stand alone. Try adding an _adverb_, _prepositional phrase_, or possibly an _object_.
6029 Normally an _adverb_ ending in `ly` does not follow a _linking verb_ like `@1`. Try using an _adjective_ instead.
6030 Normally an _adjective_ like `@2` doesn't modify a verb. Try the _adverb_ form (usually `-ly`), or check for missing words.
6031 The verb `@1` is usually followed by an _infinitive_ rather than a _present participle_.
6101 Check for either a missing _auxiliary verb_ or an error in verb form.
6102 When an _adjective_ is used as a _generic reference_, it takes a plural verb (for example, "The poor are hungry").
6103 The _pronoun_ `I` is used with `am` and `was`.
6104 The _subject_ `I` requires a plural verb, not the singular verb `@2`.
6105 The _verb_ `am` is only used with the _pronoun_ `I`.
6106 A _compound subject_ requires a plural _verb_, not the singular verb `@2`.
6107 If the _subject_ of `@2` refers to `@1`, then it requires a plural _verb_.
6108 The _subject_ `@1 of . . . @2` usually requires a plural _verb_.
6110 _Gerund_ subjects take singular _verb_s, not plural verbs like `@2`.
6111 _Infinitive_ subjects take singular _verb_s.
6112 _Infinitive_ subjects take singular verbs. If `@2` is a command, then the plural verb `@2` is fine.
6113 The _subject_ `@1 of . . . @2` usually requires a singular _verb_.
6114 If `@1` is the _subject_ of the _verb_ `@2`, try making them agree in _number_.
6115 If `@1` is the _subject_ of the _verb_ `@2`, try making them agree in _number_. Check also for a missing _auxiliary verb_.
6116 In `that` _clause_s after the word `@1`, a _subjunctive_ verb is often used instead of `@2`.
6117 When the _subject_ contains `neither/nor` or `either/or`, the _verb_ should agree with the plurality of the nearer part.
6201 Check for either a missing _auxiliary verb_ or an error in verb form.
6202 _Modal_s like `@1` are not usually followed by `@2`. Do you mean to use `have`?
6203 _Modal_s like `@1` are usually followed by a _base verb_.
6204 `To` does not usually come before `@2`. (Change "It seemed to faded" to "It seemed too faded" or "It seemed to fade.")
6205 `Done` with a _past participle_ is usually wrong. See if a form of the verb `have` makes more sense.
6206 Words like `@1` require that the following verb be in the _base verb_ form.
6207 Try to avoid splitting the _infinitive_ `to @2`.
6208 The _auxiliary verb_ `have` is usually followed by a _past participle_, not `@2`.
6209 The verb `@2` is not usually used in the _progressive_ `-ing` form.
6210 The _auxiliary verb_ `be` is usually followed by a _participle_.
6211 The _auxiliary verb_ `be` is usually followed by a _participle_, not `@1`.
6212 This sequence of _verb_s is usually an error. You may need a comma after the first verb.
6213 The verb `@1` is usually followed by a _gerund_ (-ing form), not an _infinitive_.
6214 This verb is usually followed by an _infinitive_, not a _gerund_ (-ing form).
6215 The verb `@1` is not usually followed by a verb in the _base verb_ form.
6216 Check the use of the _modal_ `@1`. (Change "I do can go" to "I can go." Change "do you will go?" to "will you go?")
6217 Check to see if placing a comma after `@1` would make this question clearer.
6218 Avoid using a negative contraction like `@2` in an _infinitive_ phrase.
6401 a additional all am an and another any are as at be before both but by can come each either enough every extra few first for form
6402 from go good got great half help her here herself himself how i is it itself less let little many may more most much neither
6403 nice no none nor not number of one or ought percent percentage quite rather ready several should so some such than that the
6404 themselves there this time to too us variety we well were what when where which who whom would you your
6502 tted tting ys is lling lled ller olour llor mming mmed paedi pping pped pper red our ring re gued ogue aero l ane ae dge
6503 ted ting yz iz ling led ler olor lor ming med pedi ping ped per ered or ering er ged og air ll anae e dg
7001 Numbers must have only three digits between commas.
7002 This number may be in the wrong form. Check for extra punctuation or other invalid characters.
7003 This ordinal number may be in the wrong form. Check for extra characters after the `st`, `nd`, `rd`, or `th`.
7004 This money value may be in the wrong form. Use the form: `$1,234.56`.
7005 There should be no space between the `@1` and the `%`.
7006 You should generally spell out dates in formal writing.
7007 Spell out whole numbers in this range, even as part of larger numbers ("eight million"). If this is part of a fraction standing alone, spell out the fraction ("one-quarter of the class").
7008 The preferred way to write numbers between one and ten thousand in even hundreds is to spell them out ("five thousand," "fifteen hundred").
7009 Form the plural of `@1` simply by adding `s` (`@2`).
7010 chapter section page figure table appendix room number building box apartment suite diagram january february march april may june july august september october november december
7011 zero one two three four five six seven eight nine ten eleven twelve thirteen fourteen fifteen sixteen seventeen eighteen nineteen
7013 Mixed capital letters found in first word of sentence.
7014 If this is the first word of a sentence, use a capital letter. Otherwise check for an unnecessary hard return just before this word.
7015 Always spell out a number when it begins a sentence, even if it is a date or percentage. Consider rephrasing if you must use figures.
7016 Delete the extra space before the `@1`.
7017 Check the spacing near the punctuation mark `@1`.
7018 Doubled punctuation mark detected. Delete the extra `@1`.
7019 Always place the `@1` inside the closing quotation mark (`"`).
7020 Always place the `@1` outside the closing quotation mark (`"`).
7021 A `@1` usually, though not always, goes inside a closing quotation mark (`"`). See Help for more information.
7022 If this is a leading quotation mark, a space or end of line should not come after it.
7023 There must be a space both before and after the `. . .`.
7024 The proper form is `. . .` (or `. . . .` to end a sentence), with a space before and after each period.
7025 Long sentences can be difficult to read and understand. Consider revising so that no more than one complete thought is expressed in each sentence.
7026 Mixed capital and lower case letters detected.
7027 `I` is usually a capital letter.
7028 Initials are usually capital letters.
7029 The word `@2` usually has a capital letter only at the beginning of a sentence or in a title. Check also for missing punctuation before this word.
7030 You have used many _coordinating conjunction_s. Consider revising.
