'Concurrent' and 'Consecutive'
Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that <strong>MOST APPROPRIATELY</strong> describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. Concurrent means occurring at the same time and consecutive means occurring one after the other ✓
- B. Concurrent means occurring non-simultaneously and consecutive means occurring one after the other
- C. Concurrent means occurring at the same time and consecutive means occurring thereafter
- D. Concurrent means occurring thereafter and consecutive means occurring at the same time
Correct Answer: A. Concurrent means occurring at the same time and consecutive means occurring one after the other
Explanation
CONCURRENT means existing or happening at the same time, whereas CONSECUTIVE means following continuously one after the other.