| Idx | 1717 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | mankind |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ? |
| Error Sentence | In art we discover the beauty of mankind's imagination. |
| Correct Sentence | In art we discover the beauty of the human imagination. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | In art we discover the beauty of [[mankind's]] imagination. |
| Cloze Sentence | In art we discover the beauty of [[the human]] imagination. |
| Cloze Answer | the human |
| Choices | mankind's | the human |
| Explanation | Mankind (or the human race ) refers to all human beings considered as a group: 'The greatest danger to mankind is not science but ignorance.' 'These are the most devastating weapons mankind has ever devised.' 'What is mankind's long-term role in space?' When you mean 'belonging to or typical of people (as opposed to God, animals, machines etc)', the usual pattern is human + noun: 'Greed and envy are common human failings.' Note that phrases such as human nature, human error, human interest and human weakness are very common. |
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