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The past tense form of 'prompted' is prompted. Example: His words prompted her to reconsider her decision. (His words prompted her to reconsider her decision.)
Definition of “prompt”
- to cause or incite someone to take action
- to give rise to a particular feeling or reaction
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | prompted |
| Past Continuous | prompting |
| Past Perfect | prompted |
Example
The teacher prompted the students to answer the question.
Example
Her actions prompted a heated debate.
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The news article was prompting discussions among the readers.
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Their behavior was prompting complaints from the neighbors.
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By the time they arrived, the announcement had prompted excitement among the crowd.
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She had prompted a change in their plans.
