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The present tense form of 'result' is result or results. Example: The experiment results in accurate data. (The experiment results in accurate data.)
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:
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 | result |
| Present Continuous | resulting |
| Present Perfect | resulted |
Example
Their actions result in positive change.
Example
The process results in increased efficiency.
Example
The ongoing negotiations are resulting in a compromise.
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The current situation is resulting in confusion.
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Their efforts have resulted in significant achievements.
Example
The new strategy has resulted in improved sales.
result 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) | result |
| Singular Second Person (You) | result |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | results |
| Plural (We/You/They) | result |
Example
I result in positive outcomes.
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You result in positive outcomes.
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He results in positive outcomes.
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She results in positive outcomes.
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It results in positive outcomes.
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We result in positive outcomes.
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You result in positive outcomes.
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They result in positive outcomes.
