Human vs Humane

Human vs Humane

The word ‘human’ is a noun, which means a person. As an adjective it means something relating to the characteristics of human race.

For example:

a. It is human nature to explore the world.
b. The study of human psychology is a vast subject.
c. Scientists all over the world conduct researches to improve the human life.

The word ‘humane’ is an adjective which means showing compassion, kindness and sympathy.

For example:

a. Blue cross society ensures that animals also get humane treatment.
b. The beautiful painting at the exhibition touched the humane side of the visitors.
c. The inmates of the prison are counseled to improve on their humane quotient.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right words.

1. The social media today is instigating the people to be more ________ (human/humane) with others.
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2. The hire and fire philosophies of the corporate organisations are putting down the _______ (human/humane) relations at work.
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3. The music concert aroused the ________ (human/humane) of the audience who became emotional towards the end of the show.
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4. Social learning and sharing are the two very important attributes of the _______ (human/humane) race.
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5. Mercy killing is a _________ (human/humane) way of relieving the suffering people of the pain.
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6. The people formed a ________ (human/humane) chain and blocked Minister’s convey in a protest for his decision.
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