insure, ensure, unsure<br>1. One should be wary of visiting websites they are <u>unsure</u> of.<br>2. Meena says she always tries to <u>insure</u> that she has some loose cash in her handbag.<br>3. Kewal was <u>ensure</u> of the possible consequences of his decision.<br>In which of the sentences given above has / have the word(s) been used <strong>CORRECTLY</strong> ?
Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein in each sentence one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to select those sentences in which these words have been used <strong>MOST APPROPRIATELY</strong> and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1 only ✓
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: C. 1 only
Explanation
Only 'unsure' (not certain) is used correctly in sentence 1. Sentence 2 should use 'ensure' (make certain), and sentence 3 should use 'unsure'.