Dear Alan,
Games not only keep man in health, but give him spirit for his work.
In the above sentence, should 'man' be replaced by 'men'? Or should 'man' be preceded by 'a' (i.e. a man)?
I think if the sentence is written as "Games not only keep men in health...", then 'him' be replaced by 'them' and 'his' by 'their' in the latter half.
If the sentence in question doesn't require any changes as I suggested, please tell me why.
Lone
men instead of man?
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Re: men instead of man?
'Man' here would be taken to mean 'mankind', i.e. humans.
(However it should read 'keep...in good health'.)
(However it should read 'keep...in good health'.)