Idx | 1716 |
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Keyword | mankind |
Sub Entry Number | 2 |
Type of Sentence | ? |
Error Sentence | The nature of mankind is very complicated. |
Correct Sentence | Human nature is very complicated. |
Cloze Error Sentence | [[The nature of mankind]] is very complicated. |
Cloze Sentence | [[Human nature]] is very complicated. |
Cloze Answer | Human nature |
Choices | Human nature | The nature of mankind |
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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