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it consisted of songs vs It was consisted of songs

The correct phrase is 'it consisted of songs.' The verb 'consisted' is used in the past tense to describe the composition or makeup of something. 'It was consisted of songs' is incorrect because 'consisted' already conveys the idea of being made up of something.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

it consisted of songs

Correct. 'Consisted' is the past tense form of the verb 'consist,' used to describe the composition or makeup of something.

This phrase is used to describe what something is made up of or composed of.

Examples:

  • The playlist consisted of songs from the 80s.
  • The menu consisted of various seafood dishes.
  • The team consisted of players from different countries.
  • The exhibition consisted of paintings by local artists.
  • The program consisted of a series of workshops.
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Alternatives:

  • it was made up of songs
  • it was composed of songs
  • it included songs
  • it featured songs
  • it contained songs

It was consisted of songs

Incorrect. 'Consisted' already conveys the idea of being made up of something, so 'was' is not needed in this context.

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