Common English Mistake: The following

Author: Bob
Updated Date 04/09/2011 18:08:26
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People tend to write "The following is a list of ...". Is it correct? How to use it?

Bob - 04/09/2011 19:58:57

Correct:

The following list is ... (The following + noun phrase)

Following is a list of .... = Here is a list of ...

Incorrect:

The following is a list ... (WRONG) (After The following, we have to use a noun)