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Keyword civilization
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence American civilization is very different from that of Japan.
Correct Sentence American culture is very different from that of Japan.
Cloze Error Sentence American [[civilization]] is very different from that of Japan.
Cloze Sentence American [[culture]] is very different from that of Japan.
Cloze Answer culture
Choices culture | civilization
Explanation

civilization = (a society or group of societies having) a way of life that is considered to be advanced in terms of culture and social organization: 'The remote mountain villages are still untouched by modern civilization.' 'The film examines the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, and their contributions to Western society.'

culture = art, music, literature, etc especially that which is produced by a particular society or group of societies: 'Visitors to Singapore discover a happy marriage of western and oriental cultures.' 'The Samba is an important part of Brazilian culture.'

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