What is the past tense of "consist"?

The past simple of "consist" is "consisted". The committee consists of five senior managers and two student representatives.

What is the past participle of "consist"?

The past participle of "consist" is "consisted". Use it after have/has/had: "I have consisted".

What is a common mistake with "consist"?

Wrong: "The team is consisted of ten members.". Correct: "The team consists of ten members.". Consist is active not passive; never use 'is consisted of'.

Conjugation of "Consist" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage

Q: Is "consist" regular or irregular?

"Consist" is a regular English verb. Both past simple and past participle are formed by adding -ed.

Q: How do you pronounce "consist"?

/kənˈsɪst/ — Stress second syllable: kun-SIST. First syllable is schwa sound.

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All 12 Tenses of "Consist"

Quick reference table — every tense form of "consist" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.

Tense	Example (I)	Quick rule
Simple Present	`I consist`	Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule →
Simple Past	`I consisted`	Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule →
Simple Future	`I will consist`	Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule →
Present Continuous	`I am consisting`	Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule →
Past Continuous	`I was consisting`	Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule →
Future Continuous	`I will be consisting`	Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect	`I have consisted`	Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule →
Past Perfect	`I had consisted`	Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule →
Future Perfect	`I will have consisted`	Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect Continuous	`I have been consisting`	Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule →
Past Perfect Continuous	`I had been consisting`	Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule →
Future Perfect Continuous	`I will have been consisting`	Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule →

Past Tense of "Consist" — Consisted

The past simple of "consist" is "consisted" — formed by adding "-ed". Use it for actions that were completed at a specific time in the past, such as "yesterday", "last week", or "in 2020". For the full grammar of this tense, see our simple past tense guide.

Past Participle of "Consist" — Consisted

The past participle of "consist" is "consisted" — the same form as the past simple, since "consist" is a regular verb. Use it after "have/has/had" for perfect tenses ("I have consisted") and after "be" for passive voice ("It was consisted").

Is "Consist" Regular or Irregular?

"Consist" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "consisted". The 3rd-person singular present is "consists" and the gerund/present participle is "consisting".

Conjugation pattern: regular (add -ed for past forms)

How to Pronounce "Consist" and Its Forms

Consist: /kənˈsɪst/ — Stress pattern: oO

Stress second syllable: kun-SIST. First syllable is schwa sound.

Common mispronunciation of "consist"

Confusion between 'consist of' and 'is consisted of'.

Syllable breakdown: con · sist

How to Use "Consist" — Common Grammar Patterns

Always use consist of (not consist in alone). Follow with plural noun.

S + consist of + plural noun
S + consist of + list (noun1, noun2, noun3)

Common Collocations with "Consist"

consist of
consist mainly of
consist primarily of
consist in

When to Use "Consist" vs Similar Verbs

"consist" vs "consist of vs. compose"

Consist of is passive; compose is active. Never use 'is consisted of'.

Smart synonyms — when to use each one

comprise — when emphasizing all components as a whole
be made of — for materials and substances forming composition
include — when showing what is in a larger group

Common Mistakes with "Consist"

Wrong: She consist often.
Correct: She consists often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).

Origin and Etymology of "Consist"

From Latin consistere: con- (together) + sistere (stand, place).

Other Forms of "Consist"

Noun: consistency
Adjective: consistent
Adverb: consistently

Conjugation Tables for "Consist"

Negative Forms

Simple present: I do not consist · He does not consist
Simple past: I did not consist · She did not consist
Present perfect: I have not consisted · He has not consisted

Question Forms

Simple present: Do you consist? · Does he consist?
Simple past: Did you consist?
Present perfect: Have you consisted?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

Simple present passive: It is consisted
Simple past passive: It was consisted
Present perfect passive: It has been consisted

Frequently Asked Questions About "Consist"

Is "consist" regular or irregular?: "consist" is a regular verb. Add -ed for past simple and past participle: "consisted".
What is the past tense of "consist"?: The simple past of "consist" is "consisted".
When do I use simple present vs present continuous with "consist"?: Use simple present for habits, facts, and routines: "I consist every day." Use present continuous for actions happening right now: "I am consisting right now."