{"id":1905,"date":"2020-11-19T06:25:55","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T05:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.englishforums.com\/blog\/?p=1905"},"modified":"2026-08-08T11:18:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T11:18:39","slug":"the-following-is-or-are","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishforward.com\/blog\/the-following-is-or-are\/","title":{"rendered":"The following is or the following are: Whats the rule?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-path-to-node=\"3\">The Following Is or The Following Are? Grammar Rules and Examples<\/h1>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Quick Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1\">Use <b data-path-to-node=\"4,1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\">&#8220;the following is&#8221;<\/b> when introducing a single item, singular noun, or one document (e.g., <i data-path-to-node=\"4,1\" data-index-in-node=\"93\">&#8220;The following is a photograph of the building&#8221;<\/i>). Use <b data-path-to-node=\"4,1\" data-index-in-node=\"147\">&#8220;the following are&#8221;<\/b> when introducing multiple items, a plural list, or several objects (e.g., <i data-path-to-node=\"4,1\" data-index-in-node=\"241\">&#8220;The following are online links to the tutorials&#8221;<\/i>). The choice between &#8220;is&#8221; and &#8220;are&#8221; depends entirely on whether the noun that comes next is singular or plural.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"6\">Introduction: Mastering Introductory Phrases in English<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">When writing business emails, academic reports, or instructional guides, you often need to introduce upcoming information. A popular phrase used to signal that a list, document, or example is about to appear is <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"211\">&#8220;the following.&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">However, many English language learners find themselves pausing at the verb:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Should I write &#8220;the following is&#8221; or &#8220;the following are&#8221;?<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Is &#8220;the following&#8221; considered singular or plural?<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What is the difference between &#8220;following&#8221; and &#8220;the following&#8221;?<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">The rule behind this expression is straightforward once you understand how <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"75\">subject-verb agreement<\/b> works in English. This guide breaks down the grammar rules, provides real-world sentence examples, and offers clear alternatives to make your writing crisp and professional.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"12\">The Core Rule: Subject-Verb Agreement<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">The basic rule for using auxiliary verbs like <b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"46\">is<\/b> and <b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"53\">are<\/b> comes down to number agreement:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\">A <b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"2\">singular subject<\/b> takes a singular verb (<b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\">is<\/b>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\">A <b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"2\">plural subject<\/b> takes a plural verb (<b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\">are<\/b>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"code-block ng-tns-c2065955761-230 ng-animate-disabled ng-trigger ng-trigger-codeBlockRevealAnimation\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQhtANahgKEwi5mdvd64-WAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ8QY\">\n<div class=\"formatted-code-block-internal-container ng-tns-c2065955761-230\">\n<div class=\"animated-opacity ng-tns-c2065955761-230\">\n<pre class=\"ng-tns-c2065955761-230\"><code class=\"code-container formatted ng-tns-c2065955761-230 no-decoration-radius\" role=\"text\" data-test-id=\"code-content\">Subject-Verb Alignment Blueprint:\r\n\r\n  \"The following\" + [ Singular Noun ]  ---&gt;  IS   (e.g., \"The following IS a link\")\r\n  \"The following\" + [ Plural Noun ]    ---&gt;  ARE  (e.g., \"The following ARE links\")\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">In the introductory phrase <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"27\">&#8220;the following is\/are,&#8221;<\/i> the phrase &#8220;the following&#8221; acts as a pronoun or determiner pointing forward to the noun that immediately comes after it. Therefore, the noun that follows determines whether you use &#8220;is&#8221; or &#8220;are.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"18\">When to Use &#8220;The Following Is&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\">Use <b data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"4\">&#8220;the following is&#8221;<\/b> whenever the noun, object, or concept being introduced is <b data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"81\">singular<\/b> (one single thing or group).<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"20\">1. Introducing a Single Item or Document<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21\">When presenting one photograph, one link, one document, or a single list, pair the phrase with &#8220;is&#8221;:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"22\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The following <b data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">is<\/b> a photograph of the President&#8217;s visit to Europe.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The following <b data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">is<\/b> an online link to a tutorial on how to edit a professional email.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The following <b data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">is<\/b> the exact result you expect to see after testing the software.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"23\">2. When &#8220;Following&#8221; Functions as an Adjective for a Singular Subject<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24\">When &#8220;following&#8221; acts as an adjective meaning &#8220;next&#8221; or &#8220;coming after,&#8221; match it with a singular verb if the noun it modifies is singular:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"25\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;According to weather reports, the following <b data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\">day is<\/b> going to be warm.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The following <b data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">post lists<\/b> the copyright policies of the company.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"26\">3. Referring to a Single Collective Body of Followers<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27\">When &#8220;the following&#8221; functions as a singular noun referring to a single group, fanbase, or audience, use &#8220;is&#8221;:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"28\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28,0,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"28,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The following <b data-path-to-node=\"28,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">is<\/b> composed of young and old fans who love classic cinema.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28,1,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"28,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The hit television show has built a loyal following that <b data-path-to-node=\"28,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\">is<\/b> growing daily.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"30\">When to Use &#8220;The Following Are&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31\">Use <b data-path-to-node=\"31\" data-index-in-node=\"4\">&#8220;the following are&#8221;<\/b> whenever the items being introduced are <b data-path-to-node=\"31\" data-index-in-node=\"64\">plural<\/b> (two or more things, or a list of multiple distinct items).<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"32\">1. Introducing Multiple Items or a Plural List<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"33\">When presenting multiple links, photographs, steps, or names, pair the phrase with &#8220;are&#8221;:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"34\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"34,0,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"34,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The following <b data-path-to-node=\"34,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">are<\/b> photographs of the President&#8217;s visit to Europe.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"34,1,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"34,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The following <b data-path-to-node=\"34,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">are<\/b> online links to tutorials on how to write professional reports.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"34,2,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"34,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The following <b data-path-to-node=\"34,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">are<\/b> the exact results you want to achieve.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"35\">2. When &#8220;Following&#8221; Functions as an Adjective for Plural Subjects<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"36\">When &#8220;following&#8221; modifies a plural noun phrase, use &#8220;are&#8221;:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"37\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,0,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"37,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;According to weather reports, the following <b data-path-to-node=\"37,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\">days are<\/b> going to be very warm.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,1,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"37,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The following <b data-path-to-node=\"37,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">chapters are<\/b> required reading for Monday&#8217;s seminar.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"39\">Is &#8220;The Following&#8221; Singular or Plural?<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"40\">&#8220;The following&#8221; is grammatically flexible\u2014it can be <b data-path-to-node=\"40\" data-index-in-node=\"52\">either singular or plural<\/b> depending entirely on the noun or list that follows it.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"41\">Look at how the verb shifts based on the noun phrase:<\/p>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"42\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sentence Structure<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Verb Choice<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Reason for Choice<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Example Sentence<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"42,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"42,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Followed by 1 Noun<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"42,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"42,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">is<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"42,1,2,0\">Modified by a singular noun (<i data-path-to-node=\"42,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\">link<\/i>)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"42,1,3,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"42,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The following <b data-path-to-node=\"42,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">is<\/b> a link to our catalog.&#8221;<\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"42,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"42,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Followed by Multiple Nouns<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"42,2,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"42,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">are<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"42,2,2,0\">Modified by a plural noun (<i data-path-to-node=\"42,2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\">links<\/i>)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"42,2,3,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"42,2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The following <b data-path-to-node=\"42,2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">are<\/b> links to our catalog.&#8221;<\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"42,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"42,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Followed by 1 Result<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"42,3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"42,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">is<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"42,3,2,0\">Modified by a singular noun (<i data-path-to-node=\"42,3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\">result<\/i>)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"42,3,3,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"42,3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The following <b data-path-to-node=\"42,3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">is<\/b> the main result.&#8221;<\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"42,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"42,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Followed by Multiple Results<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"42,4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"42,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">are<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"42,4,2,0\">Modified by a plural noun (<i data-path-to-node=\"42,4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\">results<\/i>)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"42,4,3,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"42,4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The following <b data-path-to-node=\"42,4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">are<\/b> the main results.&#8221;<\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"44\">Related Grammar Rule: &#8220;Each Is&#8221; vs. &#8220;Each Are&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"45\">A closely related point of confusion for English learners involves the indefinite pronoun <b data-path-to-node=\"45\" data-index-in-node=\"90\">each<\/b>. People often wonder: <i data-path-to-node=\"45\" data-index-in-node=\"117\">Should I say &#8220;each is&#8221; or &#8220;each are&#8221;?<\/i><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"46\">The correct expression is always <b data-path-to-node=\"46\" data-index-in-node=\"33\">&#8220;each is.&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"47\">Why &#8220;Each&#8221; Is Always Singular<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"48\">&#8220;Each&#8221; refers to individual persons or items within a group, considered one by one. Because it singles out individual units, it is singular in form and must always take a singular verb (<b data-path-to-node=\"48\" data-index-in-node=\"186\">is<\/b> or <b data-path-to-node=\"48\" data-index-in-node=\"192\">has<\/b>), even if a plural noun phrase follows it.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"49\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"49,0,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"49,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Correct:<\/i> <i data-path-to-node=\"49,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\">&#8220;<b data-path-to-node=\"49,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\">Each<\/b> of the rooms <b data-path-to-node=\"49,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\">is<\/b> big enough for a family of five.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"49,1,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"49,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Incorrect:<\/i> <i data-path-to-node=\"49,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\">&#8220;Each of the rooms are big enough&#8230;&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"49,2,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"49,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Correct:<\/i> <i data-path-to-node=\"49,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\">&#8220;<b data-path-to-node=\"49,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\">Each<\/b> member of the band <b data-path-to-node=\"49,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\">is<\/b> American.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"49,3,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"49,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Correct:<\/i> <i data-path-to-node=\"49,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\">&#8220;<b data-path-to-node=\"49,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\">Each<\/b> day <b data-path-to-node=\"49,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\">is<\/b> colder than the day before.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"51\">&#8220;Following&#8221; vs. &#8220;The Following&#8221;: Understanding the Differences<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"52\">The word &#8220;following&#8221; can perform multiple grammatical roles depending on whether it is preceded by the article <b data-path-to-node=\"52\" data-index-in-node=\"111\">&#8220;the.&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"53\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"53,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"53,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The following&#8221; as a Noun (Introductory Phrase):<\/b> Used to introduce upcoming information.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"53,0,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"53,0,1,0,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"53,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;<b data-path-to-node=\"53,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"1\">The following is<\/b> a summary of our meeting.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"53,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"53,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;Following&#8221; as a Standalone Noun (Group of Supporters):<\/b> Refers to an audience or fanbase.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"53,1,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"53,1,1,0,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"53,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The author has built a massive global <b data-path-to-node=\"53,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\">following<\/b>.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"53,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"53,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;Following&#8221; as a Verb (Action):<\/b> The present participle of the verb <i data-path-to-node=\"53,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"67\">to follow<\/i>.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"53,2,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"53,2,1,0,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"53,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The puppy is <b data-path-to-node=\"53,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\">following<\/b> its owner down the street.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"53,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"53,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;Following&#8221; as a Preposition (Meaning &#8220;after&#8221; or &#8220;as a result of&#8221;):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"53,3,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"53,3,1,0,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"53,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;<b data-path-to-node=\"53,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"1\">Following<\/b> the thunderstorm, the roads were closed for safety.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"54\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"54,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"54,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Style Tip:<\/b> Avoid starting a sentence with <i data-path-to-node=\"54,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\">&#8220;Following is a list&#8230;&#8221;<\/i> without the article &#8220;the.&#8221; Omission of &#8220;the&#8221; can confuse readers into thinking &#8220;following&#8221; is a verb rather than an introductory phrase. Always write <b data-path-to-node=\"54,0\" data-index-in-node=\"217\">&#8220;The following is&#8230;&#8221;<\/b> or <b data-path-to-node=\"54,0\" data-index-in-node=\"242\">&#8220;The following are&#8230;&#8221;<\/b> for clarity.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"56\">Conciseness Tip: Better Alternatives in Business Writing<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"57\">While &#8220;the following is&#8221; and &#8220;the following are&#8221; are grammatically correct, overusing them in formal emails can sometimes make your writing sound robotic, formal, or wordy.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"58\">To make your business writing concise and direct, consider using these modern alternatives:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"59\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"59,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"59,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Instead of:<\/b> <i data-path-to-node=\"59,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\">&#8220;The following are three items you need to review&#8230;&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"59,0,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"59,0,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"59,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Try:<\/b> <i data-path-to-node=\"59,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"5\">&#8220;Please review these three items&#8230;&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"59,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"59,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Instead of:<\/b> <i data-path-to-node=\"59,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\">&#8220;The following is a list of our office policies&#8230;&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"59,1,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"59,1,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"59,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Try:<\/b> <i data-path-to-node=\"59,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"5\">&#8220;Here is a list of our office policies&#8230;&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"59,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"59,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Instead of:<\/b> <i data-path-to-node=\"59,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\">&#8220;The following are the coordinates for the event&#8230;&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"59,2,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"59,2,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"59,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Try:<\/b> <i data-path-to-node=\"59,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"5\">&#8220;Below, you&#8217;ll find the event details&#8230;&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"61\">Practice Exercise: Test Your Knowledge<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"62\">Choose the correct option to complete each sentence:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"63\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"63,0,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"63,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The following ________ the official guidelines for submitting your application.<\/i><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"63,0,1\">a) is<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"63,0,2\">b) are<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"63,0,3\">c) being<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"63,1,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"63,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">According to the schedule, the following weeks ________ going to be busy.<\/i><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"63,1,1\">a) is<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"63,1,2\">b) are<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"63,1,3\">c) was<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"63,2,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"63,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Each of the participants ________ required to sign a registration form.<\/i><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"63,2,1\">a) is<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"63,2,2\">b) are<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"63,2,3\">c) have<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"64\"><i data-path-to-node=\"64\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">(Answers: 1 = b, 2 = b, 3 = a)<\/i><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"66\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"67\">Can you start a paragraph with &#8220;The following is&#8230;&#8221;?<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"68\">Yes. Starting a paragraph or section with &#8220;The following is&#8230;&#8221; or &#8220;The following are&#8230;&#8221; is a common way to introduce a block quote, table, image, or bulleted list in technical, legal, and academic writing.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"69\">Is &#8220;the following are as follows&#8221; correct?<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"70\">No. Writing <i data-path-to-node=\"70\" data-index-in-node=\"12\">&#8220;the following are as follows&#8221;<\/i> is redundant because both &#8220;the following&#8221; and &#8220;as follows&#8221; serve the exact same introductory purpose. 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It can introduce both singular and plural items (e.g., <i data-path-to-node=\"72\" data-index-in-node=\"163\">&#8220;The rules are as follows:&#8221;<\/i>). &#8220;The following,&#8221; however, changes its verb based on number (<i data-path-to-node=\"72\" data-index-in-node=\"253\">&#8220;the following is&#8221;<\/i> vs. <i data-path-to-node=\"72\" data-index-in-node=\"276\">&#8220;the following are&#8221;<\/i>).<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"74\">Master English Grammar and Sentence Structure<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"75\">Mastering subject-verb agreement in phrases like <b data-path-to-node=\"75\" data-index-in-node=\"49\">&#8220;the following is vs. the following are&#8221;<\/b> ensures that your writing remains accurate, professional, and clear.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"76\">To continue refining your grammar, prepositions, and professional writing skills, explore our full library of guides on the <b data-path-to-node=\"76\" data-index-in-node=\"124\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englishforward.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi5mdvd64-WAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ9AY\">English Forward Grammar Hub<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"77\">Have a question about subject-verb agreement or sentence structure? 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