Select the most appropriate word from the given options to fill in the blank in the given sentence:-
He won three _____ championships, creating a record in the league's history.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → consecutive
Complete sentence: He won three consecutive championships, creating a record in the league's history. Winning three championships in a row is what creates a record.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) concurrent | happening at the same time (three championships cannot be won at the same time but come one after another) | He is serving two concurrent sentences. |
| (2) cumulative | increasing by adding up over time (it describes a total or an effect, not separate championships) | The cumulative effect of poor sleep is tiredness. |
| (3) consecutive (answer) | following one after another without a break | It rained for five consecutive days. |
| (4) consequential | important or following as a result (it does not show that the wins came in a row) | The flood caused consequential losses to the farmers. |
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