Follow or follows

Status
Not open for further replies.

Ju

Key Member
Joined
Nov 6, 2006
Member Type
Student or Learner
Native Language
Chinese
Home Country
Hong Kong
Current Location
Hong Kong
Let's confirm the classes for tomorrow as follow:

0930 to 1030 English
1030 to 1200 History

Shall I use "follow" or "follows" in the above sentence?

Thanks.
 

Rover_KE

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Jun 20, 2010
Member Type
Retired English Teacher
Native Language
British English
Home Country
England
Current Location
England
Matthew's dictionary link does not emphasise that 'as follows' is a set phrase—even with a plural referrent:

'The changes are as follows: ...'
 

tzfujimino

Key Member
Joined
Dec 8, 2007
Member Type
English Teacher
Native Language
Japanese
Home Country
Japan
Current Location
Japan
"Let's confirm the classes for tomorrow are as follows: ..."

May I ask a question here?
Is "are" optional or required in the sentence above?
 

Matthew Wai

VIP Member
Joined
Nov 29, 2013
Member Type
Native Language
Chinese
Home Country
China
Current Location
China
I think it is optional.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top