Question 1

What does "consist of" mean?

Accepted Answer

To be made up of particular parts, members, or ingredients.

Question 2

How do you use "consist of" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The committee consists of twelve elected members and three appointed advisors.

Question 3

Is "consist of" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"consist of" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Never used in the passive voice ('is consisted of' is incorrect). Cannot be used in the progressive form ('is consisting of' is incorrect). Very common at all levels of English in both written and spoken contexts.

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