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"one of the following" or "one of the followings"?

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one of the following

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when presenting a list of options and referring to one specific item from that list.

Examples:

  • Please choose one of the following options: A, B, or C.
  • One of the following books will be required for the course.

one of the followings

This phrase is incorrect in English.


Alternatives:

  • one of the following
The correct phrase is 'one of the following.' 'Followings' is not used in this context. 'Following' is an adjective that describes the items that come next in a list, so it should not be pluralized.

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