too numerous

[contiluo]

Which of following sentences is acceptable? Which is better?

1. In recent years, we have seen too many examples like this.
2. In recent years, such example is a long list.
3. In recent years, things like this are too numerous to mention.

[teechar]

Only #1 is correct and natural. The other two are ungrammatical

[GoesStation]

I see nothing ungrammatical in sentence 3, though it is not elegant.

[teechar]

I see nothing ungrammatical in sentence 3

Would you use the present simple with "in recent years?"

[GoesStation]

Would you use the present simple with "in recent years?"

I missed that. It should be followed by the present perfect.

[teechar]

It should be followed by the present perfect.

... or even preceded by it.