_ man is the only creature that is endowed with the art of humou.
Correct answer: B. man
- A. the man
- B. man
- C. a man
- D. men
Explanation
The sentence should read:"Man is the only creature that is endowed with the art of humour."The word "man" refers to humanity or human beings in general, and is used in a generic sense.
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