Directions: select the answer that best completes the sentence.
As much as she wanted to listen to both speakers, she couldn't because the talks were ________.
(a) concurrent
(b) biannual
(c) garrulous
(d) sequential
(e) independent
Discussion: The only answer here that gives a plausible reason for why she can't go to both talks is "concurrent" -- the speakers were both presenting at the same time.
Vocabulary:
- biannual - occurring twice a year; occurring once every two years
- concurrent - happening at the same time
- garrulous - talkative
- independent - not influenced by others
- sequential - following; characterized by a sequence /ul]
