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Rule "ought + infinitive (ought to + infinitive)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: ought + infinitive (ought to + infinitive)
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>\1 to \2</suggestion>?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • We ought say the truth.
    Correction suggestion: ought to say
ID: OUGHT_SAY [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-25 22:33:08 +0100)