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Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly. A. The minister insured the victims that everything would be all right. B. He ensured that the company will not have to bear any loss. C. The actor himself ensured against any accident. D. The teacher insured students of good results.

GATE 2015 · General Aptitude · Word Meaning · medium

Answer: B. He ensured that the company will not have to bear any loss.

  1. Define the key terms: Ensure = make certain/guarantee. Insure = buy financial insurance protection. Assure = tell someone reassuringly/confidently.
  2. Evaluate each option: A. 'minister insured the victims that everything would be all right' — needs 'assured' (reassured), not 'insured'. WRONG. B. 'He ensured that the company will not have to bear any loss' — 'ensured' means made certain. CORRECT. C. 'actor himself ensured against any accident' — protecting against accident needs 'insured', not 'ensured'. WRONG. D. 'teacher insured students of good results' — needs 'assured' (promised/guaranteed to), not 'insured'. WRONG.
  3. Confirm the answer: 'He ensured that the company will not have to bear any loss' — ensuring (guaranteeing) a financial outcome. This is the correct usage of 'ensure'.