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The past tense form of 'result' is resulted. Example: His actions resulted in a loss of trust. (His actions resulted in a loss of trust.)
Definition of “result”
- to happen or occur as a consequence or outcome
- to be the end result or product of something
Tense sentence structure and examples:
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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 | resulted |
| Past Continuous | resulting |
| Past Perfect | resulted |
Past Simple
The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.
Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)
Example
Her decision resulted in a positive outcome.
Example
The accident resulted in several injuries.
Past Continuous
The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.
Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)
Example
The ongoing investigation was resulting in new evidence.
Example
Their efforts were resulting in significant progress.
Past Perfect
The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.
Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)
Example
By the time they arrived, the situation had resulted in chaos.
Example
The project had resulted in a successful outcome.
Is resulted an irregular verb in the past?
No, "resulted" is not an irregular past tense verb.
