You are correct that the non-negative, non-past state of being (だ or です) cannot be used to modify a noun. But the non-negative, non-past verb can be used.
For example, this is a valid sentence:
分かった人は手を上げてください。
Please raise your hand if you understand (understanding-people please raise your hand).
You are correct that the
You are correct that the non-negative, non-past state of being (だ or です) cannot be used to modify a noun. But the non-negative, non-past verb can be used.
For example, this is a valid sentence:
分かった人は手を上げてください。
Please raise your hand if you understand (understanding-people please raise your hand).