What does 'in general' mean?

English as a Second Language English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
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English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #653 [color=blue]“Prepositional Phrases - In, On, Out and Under (26)”, question 3

I like plants, … general, but I don’t like blackberry bushes, poison oak, or star thistles.

(a) in
(b) on
(c) out
(d) under

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #653 [color=blue]“Prepositional Phrases - In, On, Out and Under (26)”, answer 3

I like plants, in general, but I don’t like blackberry bushes, poison oak, or star thistles.

Correct answer: (a) in

Your answer was: [color=red]incorrect
I like plants, out general, but I don’t like blackberry bushes, poison oak, or star thistles.
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is out general lake in generally or out general means not at all

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The phrase is ‘in general’ not ‘out general’. In general means ‘in most cases’.[YSaerTTEW443543]

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