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Mr. Tom Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

The use of "the following"

Hi

Can we use "the following" like this in a letter or an email if the meaning is clear to both parties?

The following have been sorted out for you.

Instead of saying "the following tasks" or "the following sentences"...

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Yes, as long as the prior text makes very clear what the word refers to. What do you mean by 'sorted out for you'? You should probably choose a better word or phrase.

— Clive

  • Yes, as long as the prior text makes very clear what the word refers to.
  • What do you mean by 'sorted out for you'?
  • You should probably choose a better word or phrase.
  • Clive
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Yes, as long as the prior text makes very clear what the word refers to.

What do you mean by 'sorted out for you'? You should probably choose a better word or phrase.

Clive
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