The two tasks should be undertaken concurrently

Analyze the question: The underlined word is concurrently, in the sentence "The two tasks should be undertaken concurrently." We need the word closest in meaning.

Explain the concept: "Concurrent" comes from Latin concurrere, meaning "to run together." So concurrently means happening at the same time, or side by side.

Solution: check each option

• A. consecutively: one after another, in sequence. This is the opposite of what we need, but it is a common trap because it looks similar.
• B. alternatively: as another choice, or by turns. It does not mean "at the same time."
• C. immediately: right away, without delay. This is about timing, not about two things happening together.
• D. simultaneously: at the same time. This matches concurrently exactly.

In the sentence, "The two tasks should be undertaken simultaneously" means both tasks are done at the same time, so the meaning is preserved.

Answer: D. simultaneously

Tip: Link the prefix con- (together) with concurrently, and simul- (same) with simultaneously. Don't confuse concurrently (at the same time) with consecutively (one after the other). Both start with "con," so watch out for this trap in JAMB and WASSCE!