prepositions - English Language Learners Stack Exchange dictionary com then says that coincident is "happening at the same time", so rather than "with", is following "coincident" with "as" also acceptable? For example: Coincident with as the cutting of the tree, the edge of the axe dulled Which one would be the correct common way of following "coincident" with?
verbs - Starting a sentence with Following - English Language . . . "The following" vs "Following" (3 answers) Closed 4 years ago Is it okay to start a sentence with "Following"? For example: "Following is an example of a carnivorous animal:" Also, should I start the sentence from "The following" or simply "Following" works?
articles - Follow protocol or follow the protocol? - English . . . Both forms are in common use It's normally entirely a stylistic choice whether to include the article or not If a specific "protocol" has been previously mentioned, I'd say the article is more likely to be included (but it's only more likely - it's never required) But if you want a "general principle" for making the choice here, my advice would be not to include the article unless it's