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"had to generate" vs "had to generated"

The correct phrase is "had to generate." In this case, the verb "generate" should be in the base form (infinitive) after the modal verb "had to." The incorrect phrase "had to generated" uses the past participle form of the verb, which is not appropriate in this context.

Last Updated: March 30, 2024

had to generate

Correct. The verb "generate" should be in the base form after the modal verb "had to."

This phrase is used to indicate a past obligation or necessity to create or produce something.

had to generated

Incorrect. The verb should be in the base form (infinitive) after the modal verb "had to."

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