Idx | 0657 |
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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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