2024 · Q98
In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option which most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
**Concurrent — Consecutive**
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- AConcurrent means occurring at the same time and consecutive means occurring one after the other
- BConcurrent means occurring non- simultaneously and consecutive means occurring one after the other
- CConcurrent means occurring at the same time and consecutive means occurring thereafter
- DConcurrent means occurring thereafter and consecutive means occurring at the same time
Explanation
‘Concurrent’ means happening at the same time. ‘Consecutive’ means following one after another in sequence. Option (a) states both correctly; (b) and (d) swap or negate the senses, and (c) renders consecutive vaguely as ‘thereafter’. Hence (a) is correct.