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

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Description: ought + infinitive (ought to + infinitive)
Message: Did you mean \1 to \2?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • We ought say the truth.
    Correction suggestion: ought to say
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: OUGHT_SAY [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-30 22:33:07 +0200)