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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: Did you mean <suggestion>to \2</suggestion>?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I hope that they try accelerate this process.
    Correction suggestion: to accelerate
  • I needed use subtitles on my video.
    Correction suggestion: to use
  • Did the technicians try use oil?
    Correction suggestion: to use
  • She really needs buy a new car.
    Correction suggestion: to buy
  • I am trying bring some sanity to this project.
    Correction suggestion: to bring
  • The technician needs bring washers.
    Correction suggestion: to bring
  • You know she tried do that, don't you?
    Correction suggestion: to do
  • I think you will want install the SpringScanner software.
    Correction suggestion: to install
  • They just want be important people!
    Correction suggestion: to be
  • We can try write access courses in sociology and media studies.
    Correction suggestion: to write
  • She wants include the following information in the proposal:
    Correction suggestion: to include
  • Step 3: Try Add a Device for Testing.
    Correction suggestion: To Add
  • Add a bit of CSS to get the font and style you want Encode any special characters in the copied text as HTML entities.
    Correction suggestion: To Encode
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I hope that they try to accelerate this process.
  • We all want better television.
  • Nor should CBM be standardized because needs vary region to region.
  • Men's wants become greater in proportion to the increase in their income.
  • If needs be lay it on a bit thick.
  • Our higher needs become more important.
  • If any further clarification is needed please feel free to contact me.
  • Please if any more information is needed please call me x34710.
  • If it is not what you wanted please let me know.
  • If further information is needed please feel free to contact me.
  • ... that may have additional needs please let me know.
  • If it is not what you wanted please let me know.
  • If you need any research needs please contact Avril Forster X58768...
  • He wants auto-renew turned off.
  • I think you will want install SpringScanner.
  • How much did Hope pay in total?
ID: MISSING_TO_BEFORE_A_VERB [27]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-05 22:33:10 +0100)