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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).


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