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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: Make sure that '\1 \2' is correct. If '\1' is a modal verb, the text is correct. If '\1' is a lexical verb, use <suggestion>to \2</suggestion>.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://www.lexico.com/definition/need
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Even native English speakers need use subtitles.
    Correction suggestion: to use
  • Did the technicians need use washers?
    Correction suggestion: to use
  • The technicians need bring washers for the test.
    Correction suggestion: to bring
  • I guess that means I need remove https://docs.cert-manager.io/en/release-0.4/index.html from my cluster.
    Correction suggestion: to remove
  • There are a lot of issues we to need invent solutions for, or to collaborate with the CG to get them specified.
    Correction suggestion: to invent
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Even native English speakers need to use subtitles.
  • We need lower taxes.
  • You need better mechanics.
  • Do the technicians need truncheons?
  • Cool, but We Need Shrimp Warriors too!
  • Do i need smart things hub for this?
  • Need to know by tomorrow morning because we will be loading to Unify and need contract numbers assigned.
  • I need help pleas.
  • I think you need better photos.
  • I need cost reductions, improved cash flow and SUPPORT.
  • I think we need price caps all the time not just when we're in an emergency.
  • ...and just how much I rely on my mother to help remind me of things I need like meds and food etc.
  • In order to support the greenfield merchant decision making process for '01, we need price forecasts 1.
  • You need brake pads and rotors, and make sure the calipers move freely.
  • If the shop tells you that you need brake pads and new rotors don’t be surprised.
  • I just need ping monitors so it’s not useful for me to sign up for a paid account (maybe in the future)!
  • This is just a reminder that we need PEP forms and ratings on those associates under your charge that will be represented by Mark Russ.
  • All you need bring are sheets.
  • Let me know if something doesn't show up, or if you need deal numbers.
  • I would like to use this for a File Export, so I only need read Permissions.
  • We need team leaders, walkers and volunteers to help us reach our goal.
  • If you have a jack, you need jack stands.
  • I’m a developer: I need log files to troubleshooting my house
  • I need ice cubes.
  • They are herbivores, and need forest environments to survive.
  • all they need to do is rework the weapons a little to reflect current powerlevel of troops most of them just need cost adjustments.
  • Sandy bottoms without rocks need pyramid weights.
  • My black shoes need heel repairs.
  • The idea behind this tool is to help us track in writing the multitude of work we need cost estimates on.
  • ... but they need gas utilities in California opposed interstate capacity expansions into the state.
  • All animals and some plants need trace amounts of selenium.
  • I need text files for my domain certificate, how can I get them?
  • If I need Shield stones, I don’t want other stones, keys or souls inflating the price.
  • "In the short term, we need price caps," Gov. Davis has said to state legislators.
  • If you need code samples, I can zip up the storybook code and send it to your email.
  • But it turns out the Pentagon has plenty of folks who need satellite phones, particularly in the Navy.
  • We need cost increases in the frequency of the testing.
  • How much did Hope pay in total?
ID: MISSING_TO_BEFORE_A_VERB [26]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-11-01 22:33:07 +0100)