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The present tense form of 'resort' is resort or resorts. Example: She resorts to meditation to relieve stress. (She resorts to meditation to relieve stress.)
Definition of “resort”
- to turn to a particular course of action, especially as a last resort
- to check into or stay at a place temporarily, especially when on vacation
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
| Present Simple | resort |
| Present Continuous | resorting |
| Present Perfect | resorted |
Example
She resorts to exercise for stress relief.
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They resort to online shopping for convenience.
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I am resorting to alternative methods to solve the problem.
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They are resorting to unconventional tactics to win the game.
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She has resorted to extreme measures in the past.
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They have resorted to asking for help when needed.
resort Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | resort |
| Singular Second Person (You) | resort |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | resorts |
| Plural (We/You/They) | resort |
Example
I resort to reading to relax.
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You resort to humor to lighten the mood.
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He resorts to exercise for stress relief.
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She resorts to meditation to calm her mind.
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It resorts to hiding when scared.
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We resort to teamwork to achieve our goals.
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You resort to technology for assistance.
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They resort to asking for help when needed.
