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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 wants have all features.
    Correction suggestion: wants to have
  • He wants have car parts.
    Correction suggestion: wants to have
  • Can you try run the following commands?
    Correction suggestion: try to run
  • Let me try get some folks in our Community Slack instance to have a try at this.
    Correction suggestion: try to get
  • They want improve his skills.
    Correction suggestion: want to improve
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I need cost reductions, improved cash flow and support.
  • We always love best the people who need us.
  • I wanted candy a few moments ago.
  • I love marvel movies a lot.
  • You love mature ladies.
  • How much did Hope pay in total?
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: MISSING_TO_BEFORE_A_VERB [7]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-10-10 22:33:07 +0200)