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Healer Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Unstated subject

Do we take it as singular or plural where the subject is not explicitly stated? Should it be always singular or according to the fact though not stated?


For example:

(where the unstated subject could be plural)

Is the following correct?

Are the following correct?

  

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The subject is stated. It is "the following". The number depends on what the following is (or are).

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  • The subject is stated.
  • It is "the following".
  • The number depends on what the following is (or are).
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The subject is stated. It is "the following". The number depends on what the following is (or are).

"Is the following correct: 'devil-may-care'?"

"Are the following correct: 'mad dog', 'nick of time', and 'dunce cap'?"

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