Ensure and Insure
Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describe the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. Ensure is a transitive verb meaning to make something certain. Insure is a transitive verb meaning to make certain by taking necessary precaution. ✓
- B. Ensure is a determiner meaning to make something certain. Insure is a determiner meaning to make certain by taking necessary precaution.
- C. Ensure is a determiner meaning to make certain by taking necessary precaution. Insure is a determiner to make something certain.
- D. Ensure is an adjective meaning to make certain by taking necessary precaution. Insure is a conjunction to make something certain
Correct Answer: A. Ensure is a transitive verb meaning to make something certain. Insure is a transitive verb meaning to make certain by taking necessary precaution.
Explanation
Ensure means to make certain that something will occur, while insure refers to providing protection against financial loss or taking necessary precautions.