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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 want spend time with my friends.
    Correction suggestion: want to spend
  • I want thank everyone for their participation.
    Correction suggestion: want to thank
  • Can you try use Chrome in Incognito mode, or with all add-ons disabled and see if this helps?
    Correction suggestion: try to use
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • We need account information necessary to set it up such as name, TIN etc.
  • You needed help making sense of it all.
  • People who love doubt nothing, or doubt everything.
  • If it's that what you want please contact your teacher.
  • How much did Hope pay in total?
ID: MISSING_TO_BEFORE_A_VERB [5]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-25 22:33:08 +0100)