Concurrent vs Consecutive

Concurrent vs Consecutive

Concurrent – is an adjective and is defined as something existing or happening at the same time.

a. He was imprisoned for two concurrent terms of 30 months and 18 months.
b. His hypertension requires three concurrent medications.

Consecutive – is an adjective and is defined as following one another in a series, without interruption.

a. She was absent for 10 consecutive days.
b. He is beginning his fourth consecutive term in office.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with right words

1. Investors are likely to cheer a second _____________ year of double – digit returns.

a. Concurrent
b. Consecutive
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2. They are removable on complaint by a _____________ resolution approved by a 2/3rd majority in each house of the legislature.

a. Concurrent
b. Consecutive
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3. The private sector has added jobs for six _____________ months.

a. Concurrent
b. Consecutive
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4. Subsequent attempts have been focused on the added benefit of including _____________ chemotherapy.

a. Concurrent
b. Consecutive
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5. I shall be travelling _____________ for 2 months, which suitcase should I carry?

a. Concurrent
b. Consecutive
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