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Rule "Missing preposition: allow (to) do"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Missing preposition: allow (to) do
Message: The preposition 'to' may be missing (allow someone to do something).
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He allowed me do it on my own.
    Correction suggestion: to do
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • He allowed me to do it on my own.
  • The uses allowed are those listed above.
  • The times allowed are shown in Table 3.
  • The times that are allowed tell you when you can safely do the work.
  • Spacing the plants three feet apart allows them room to grow.
  • ...since he had entered the correct code that allowed him entrance.
  • If your schedule does not allow it please recommend someone in comp.
  • This should allow you access to the library's databases without going through the proxy bit.
ID: ALLOW_TO_DO [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-31 22:33:08 +0100)