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Is the word 'resulting' correct in the sentence?They showed that the trained individuals had high levels of oxygen saturation resulting in an improved overall health.

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They showed that the trained individuals had higher levels of oxygen saturation resulting in improved overall health.

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Mister MicawberThey showed that the trained individuals had higher levels of oxygen saturation resulting in improved overall health.

Thank you. Does the word 'resulting' indicate that it is in the present or is it just a consequence of the previous event and is not related to the present?

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AnonymousDoes the word 'resulting' indicate that it is in the present or is it just a consequence of the previous event and is not related to the present?

'Resulting' contains no time element; with no further context, it is presumed to refer to the finite verb upon which it is dependent (''had').

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Mister Micawber AnonymousDoes the word 'resulting' indicate that it is in the present or is it just a consequence of the previous event and is not related to the present?'Resulting' contains no time element; with no further context, it is presumed to refer to the finite verb upon which it is dependent (''had').

Thanks for your explanation.

Just curious, would it also be correct to use 'that resulted' instead of resulting?

I am pretty sure it is. I hope I am right!

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AnonymousJust curious, would it also be correct to use 'that resulted' instead of resulting?

It sounds clunkier.

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Mister Micawber AnonymousJust curious, would it also be correct to use 'that resulted' instead of resulting?It sounds clunkier.

Got it. Thanks. So to use it the sentence would have to be changed in order not to sound clunky!

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