diff --git a/tests/test_parse.py b/tests/test_parse.py
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+from spacy.en import English
+
+import pytest
+
+NLP = English()
+
+
+def test_root():
+    tokens = NLP(u"i don't have other assistance")
+    for t in tokens:
+        assert t.dep != 0, t.orth_