Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. There are four concurrent handloom fairs around the city.

Step-by-step solution

The word 'concurrent' means happening or existing at the same time. The word 'consecutive' means following continuously or in an unbroken sequence, which is the exact opposite of happening simultaneously. Therefore, the antonym of 'concurrent' is 'consecutive'. Answer: consecutive