Question 61
HardOriginal questionChoose the word that correctly completes the sentence.
The ______ rain for three days, without a pause, flooded the town.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Continuous means going on without any break, as "without a pause" says.
Worth noting
Continual would mean it stopped and started again.
- Concept
- The right word or spelling: "continuous"
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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