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  1. One of the chief emotional differences between man and other animals is that some human desires, unlikely that of animals, are essentially boundless and incapable of complete satisfaction.
  2. A.
    unlike that of animals,
    B.
    unlike those of animals,
    C.
    unlikely those in animals
    D.
    unlikeable in animals,
    E.
    No correction required

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    The comparison is between human desires and the desires of other animals. As 'human desires' is plural 'those should be used in place of 'that'. Also the use of 'unlikely' is absurd. It is a comparison. 'Unlike the desires of animals, human desires are insatiable' is the suggested meaning. Hence the correction is 'unlike those of animals'.


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