2025 · Q92
Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Ensure and Insure
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- AEnsure is a transitive verb meaning to make something certain. Insure is a transitive verb meaning to make certain by taking necessary precaution.
- BEnsure is a determiner meaning to make something certain. Insure is a determiner meaning to make certain by taking necessary precaution.
- CEnsure is a determiner meaning to make certain by taking necessary precaution. Insure is a determiner to make something certain.
- DEnsure is an adjective meaning to make certain by taking necessary precaution. Insure is a conjunction to make something certain.
Explanation
Option (a) correctly identifies both as transitive verbs with their distinct senses: 'ensure' means to make something certain, while 'insure' means to make certain by taking precaution against risk. The other options mislabel them as determiners, adjectives or conjunctions.