Insure, Ensure or Assure

Insure, Ensure or Assure

The word ‘insure’ is a verb, which means to secure or protect something and also arranging compensation in the event of damage.

For example:

a. Many companies set up subsidiary units to insure the parent organization.
b. People feel comfortable being insured to meet any exigencies in life.
c. The whole property of the old man is insured for an amount of 1million.

The word ‘ensure’ is a verb, which means to make certain that something would happen or occur.

For example:

a. The mother ensured that the baby gets healthy food every day.
b. The principal ensured that all the students come to the school on time.
c. The government of the nation has to ensure equal opportunities to all the citizens.

The word ‘assure’ is a verb, which means to tell someone positive about something and help them dispel any doubts.

For example:

a. My friend assured that the company I am going to join is good.
b. The shopkeeper assured her on the quality of the product.
c. The lawyer assured the clients to win the case.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right words.

1. Wise people _________ (insure/ ensure/assure) their property against theft or any calamity.
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2. The management of the company ________ (insured/ ensured/assured) good bonus to the employees this year.
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3. The security personnel ___________ (insured/ ensured/assured) that everyone left the conference hall before locking it.
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4. The signing of the contract _________ (insures/ ensures/assures) profits to the company this year.
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5. The government has taken necessary measures to ________ (insure/ ensure/assure) economic stability of the nation during the recession.
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6. The company evaluates the property before committing to _________ (insure/ ensure/assure) to avoid problems in the future.
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