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Rule "Use 'to' before the base form of a verb"

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Description: Use 'to' before the base form of a verb
Message: The verb "\2" needs to be in the to-infinitive form.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I like hang out with the crew.
    Correction suggestion: like to hang
  • I need set up a bigger timeout number.
    Correction suggestion: need to set
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • What do you need help with?
  • I love stand up comedians.
  • Did all the bulbs you tried burn out?
  • How much did Hope pay in total?
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: MISSING_TO_BEFORE_A_VERB [13]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-18 22:33:07 +0200)