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Rule "Non-infinitive verb with 'eager to...'"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Non-infinitive verb with 'eager to...'
Message: With 'eager to', use the base form of the verb.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Bangladesh is eager to buying cars from Iran.
    Correction suggestion: buy
  • I'd be eager to trying out your patch.
    Correction suggestion: try
  • Bangladesh is eager to bought cars from Iran.
    Correction suggestion: buy
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Bangladesh is eager to buy cars from Iran.
  • His compatriots were eager to cast off Ottoman rule.
ID: EAGER_TO [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-11-04 22:33:08 +0100)