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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:
  • 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?
ID: MISSING_TO_BEFORE_A_VERB [17]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-13 22:33:10 +0100)