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Monosyllabic Modifiers 的 Purpose Making Distinction 高的 人站后面

Front When do monosyllabic modifiers take 的?
Back When it is used for the purpose of making a distinction
高的人站后面,矮的人站前面。
When the adjective's noun is omitted due to clear context
红的是我的;蓝的是姐姐的。
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