последовало

In a sentence

• После его слов последовало молчание.

  After his words, silence followed.

  Here, 'последовало' is used to describe something that happens as a result or in sequence after something else.

• На письмо последовало множество откликов.

  The letter was followed by numerous responses.

  In this sentence, 'последовало' indicates that reactions or results were observed as a consequence of an action.

• За его поведением последовали серьезные последствия.

  Serious consequences followed his behaviour.

  Here, 'последовало' reflects the outcome or effect resulting from a specific action.