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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:	He needs go. Correction suggestion: needs to go Installer will detect PHP 7 and try install. Correction suggestion: try to install Just talk about the language that you want learn. Correction suggestion: want to learn Please note that the need is immediate, and only candidates able to relocate quickly need apply. Correction suggestion: need to apply Don't complain if the $3400.00 is more than you want spend. Correction suggestion: want to spend Is there anything else you want say? Correction suggestion: want to say So far I just want sit and smoke a cigarette or lay whole day. Correction suggestion: want to sit
Correct sentences for comparison:	I love fall. I need help. Well, we all need hope. Or if need be, Dad says he can come down himself and do it. I love crawfish. And if need be, we will have the flexibility to alter our itinerary. Do I need live.auth.example.com or auth.example.com? How much did Hope pay in total?
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ID:	MISSING_TO_BEFORE_A_VERB [17]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-26 22:33:08 +0200)

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