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Liveinjapan Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Following are the

The following are the data used in this application:
  • ....
  • .... 
Is my sentence correct?

I see 'followings are ' few times. 
  

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Hi LiJ Your sentence is correct. Following is an adjectival participle used as a noun because the has been added. Grammatically, it is similar to: The young like rock and roll.

  • Hi LiJ Your sentence is correct.
  • Following is an adjectival participle used as a noun because the has been added.
  • Grammatically, it is similar to: The young like rock and roll.
  • The rich live in other suburbs.
  • Many adjectives can be made plural nouns by placing the before them.
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Hi LiJ
Your sentence is correct. Following is an adjectival participle used as a noun because the has been added. Grammatically, it is similar to:
The young like rock and roll.
The rich live in other suburbs.
Many adjectives can be made plural nouns by placing the before them. If the reference is to abstract concepts, a singular verb is required:
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Cool BreezeFollowing is an adjectival participle used as a noun because the has been added.
I understand!!!

Thanks, CB.

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