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

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

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 would like hang out with the crew.
    Correction suggestion: like to hang
  • We have tried strike up a working relationship with the certification team.
    Correction suggestion: tried to strike
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I was like come on give me a new cool toy.
  • How much did Hope pay in total?
ID: MISSING_TO_BEFORE_A_VERB [14]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-25 22:33:08 +0100)