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A few examples are as follows vs A few example as follows

The correct phrase is 'a few examples are as follows.' The first option is correct because 'examples' should be plural to match 'a few.' The second option is incorrect because 'example' should be pluralized to 'examples.'

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A few examples are as follows

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce a list of examples that will be provided.
  • The distinction between ancillary, principal and secondary activity can be illustrated by a few examples, as follows:
  • It may be necessary to make a few examples.
  • Allow me to quote a few examples of Union activities in this sector.
  • There are therefore quite a few examples of intimidation.
  • Allow me to mention a few examples, for instance concerning the matter of price stability.
  • Let me give a few examples of what I mean.
  • These are only a few examples to show just how important the five year programme is.
  • Let me give a few examples, starting with employment policy.
  • Let me give you a few examples of predictions.
  • And these are just a few examples.
  • Those are only a few examples of the manufacturing revolution at play.
  • I'll show you a few examples of this now.
  • Children learn about new tools from just a few examples.
  • They learn new causal relationships from just a few examples.
  • I should like to illustrate how critical this situation is with the aid of a few examples.
  • I would like to give a few examples and then draw some general conclusions.
  • These are just a few examples.
  • Here are a few examples: first, staffing policy.
  • Let me mention a few examples of the problems facing children.
  • Those are just a few examples.

A few example as follows

This phrase is incorrect as 'example' should be pluralized to 'examples.'

  • The distinction between ancillary, principal and secondary activity can be illustrated by a few examples, as follows:
  • It may be necessary to make a few examples.
  • Allow me to quote a few examples of Union activities in this sector.
  • There are therefore quite a few examples of intimidation.
  • Allow me to mention a few examples, for instance concerning the matter of price stability.
  • Let me give a few examples of what I mean.
  • These are only a few examples to show just how important the five year programme is.
  • Let me give a few examples, starting with employment policy.
  • Let me give you a few examples of predictions.
  • And these are just a few examples.
  • Those are only a few examples of the manufacturing revolution at play.
  • I'll show you a few examples of this now.
  • Children learn about new tools from just a few examples.
  • They learn new causal relationships from just a few examples.
  • I should like to illustrate how critical this situation is with the aid of a few examples.
  • I would like to give a few examples and then draw some general conclusions.
  • These are just a few examples.
  • Here are a few examples: first, staffing policy.
  • Let me mention a few examples of the problems facing children.
  • Those are just a few examples.

Alternatives:

  • a few examples as follows
  • several examples as follows
  • some examples as follows
  • a couple of examples as follows
  • a number of examples as follows

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