Choose the correct meaning pair: ‘Human’ and ‘Humane’ differ in that ‘Humane’ means:
ABelonging to the human species
BRelated to biology and anatomy
CShowing compassion and kindness
DRelating to or characteristic of people
Explanation
– ‘Humane’ means showing compassion, kindness, and concern for the welfare of others.
– ‘Human’ relates to or is characteristic of people in general.
– Example: It is only human to make mistakes, but it takes a humane approach to forgive them.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Pair of Words
- Subtopic: Confusing Word Pairs

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