Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:

To err is ________, to forgive divine.

• A. Human
• B. Natural
• C. Inhuman
• D. Humane

Answer 1

The correct option is A Human

'To err is human, to forgive divine' is a famous quote by the poet Alexander Pope. Since his quote is set, the correct option by default is Option A 'human'. Hence option A is correct.

But even then, we'll browse through the meanings of the words.

Option A: 'Human' means 'susceptible to weaknesses'. The meaning relates here as making faults, 'erring', is a human quality. 'Divine', on the other hand, is a higher spiritual quality.

Option B: 'Natural' means 'existing in or formed by nature'. The word 'natural' does not run parallel with 'divine'.

Option C: 'Inhuman' means 'behaviour that is lacking qualities of sympathy or humanity'.

Option D: 'Humane' means 'characterized by tenderness, compassion and sympathy'.

These words do not complete the sentence in meaning, and 'human' is the most appropriate option.

Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.