If a series is convergent, then does it have to pass the ratio test?

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Say $\sum{a_n}$ is convergent. Does this then mean that $\lim_{n\to \infty}|\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}|\neq1$?

I know that the ratio test can be used to prove that a series converges, but I feel that there surely exists a convergent series where $\lim_{n\to \infty}|\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}|=1$ as it may have already passed another test proving its convergence.

Can anyone think of such a series?

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