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General Common I People Good Sides Bad Background

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Keyword common
Sub Entry Number 1
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence I think that people in common have good sides and bad sides.
Correct Sentence I think that people in general have good sides and bad sides.
Cloze Error Sentence I think that people in [[common]] have good sides and bad sides.
Cloze Sentence I think that people in [[general]] have good sides and bad sides.
Cloze Answer general
Choices general | common
Explanation

If you have the same background, interests, tastes etc as someone, the two of you have a lot in common: 'I'm sure the marriage won't last. They've got nothing in common.'

When you mean that something happens or is true 'in most situations', use in general: 'In general, parents care more about their children's health than about their own.' 'Students in general have very little money to spend on luxuries.'

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