Prompting

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈprɑːmptɪŋ/

Definitions of prompting

noun the act of giving rise to an action or reaction

Example Sentences

A1 Prompting others to join the group activity can help create a sense of community.

A2 The teacher's prompting helped the students understand the concept better.

B1 The manager's prompting led to an increase in productivity among the team.

B2 The prompting from the audience encouraged the speaker to continue with their presentation.

C1 The politician's prompting of the crowd incited a passionate response.

C2 The detective's prompting of the witness revealed crucial information for the case.

verb to cause or bring about something to happen

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher prompting the students to raise their hands if they know the answer.

A2 The loud noise outside was prompting the dog to bark incessantly.

B1 The urgent email from the boss was prompting me to finish the report quickly.

B2 The unexpected turn of events prompted her to rethink her career choices.

C1 The scientific breakthrough prompted a wave of new research in the field.

C2 The tragic event prompted a nationwide discussion on mental health awareness.

Examples of prompting in a Sentence

formal The sudden noise outside was prompting me to investigate further.

informal Her comment about his haircut was prompting him to fix it.

slang The teacher's glare was prompting the students to quiet down.

figurative The warm weather was prompting the flowers to bloom early.

Grammatical Forms of prompting

past tense

prompted

plural

promptings

comparative

more prompting

superlative

most prompting

present tense

prompts

future tense

will prompt

perfect tense

has prompted

continuous tense

is prompting

singular

prompting

positive degree

prompt

infinitive

to prompt

gerund

prompting

participle

prompted

Origin and Evolution of prompting

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'prompting' originated from the Latin word 'promptus', meaning ready or at hand.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'prompting' has evolved to refer to the act of encouraging or inciting someone to take action or to provide assistance in recalling information.