Module 16, Troublesome Words 2, Lesson 25:

Continual, Continuous, and Consecutive

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"Continual" means happening again and again at short intervals as "continual reminders." Example: The loud trucks were a continual problem.

"Continuous" means uninterrupted, whether of time or space, as in "continuous misery," "continuous rain," or "continuous range of mountains." Example: The stormy weather was continuous.

"Consecutive" means occurring one after the other, as in "consecutive days of the week." Example: Are we to attend on consecutive days?

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Directions:
Click the word that correctly completes each sentence.
1.
They were ready for the emergency due to his (continual) (continuous) warnings.
2.
The Rocky Mountains stretch from north to south as one, (continual) (continuous) mountain range.
3.
As he ran, he could feel each and every (continual) (consecutive) heartbeat.
4.
The star basketball player made two (continual) (consecutive) slam dunks.
5.
The (continual) (continuous) class interruptions by the loudspeaker were annoying.
6.
Once the fire alarm sounded, it was (continual) (continuous) for five minutes.
7.
She finally landed the part of leading lady after nine (continuous) (consecutive) auditions.
8.
The talking in class was almost (continual) (continuous) when the teacher was out of the room.
9.
A long, (continual) (continuous) line of sightseers visited the monument.
10.
I do not appreciate your (continual) (continuous) criticism of me each time I see you.
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