Select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words: Ensure and Insure
A.Ensure is a transitive verb meaning to make something certain. Insure is a transitive verb meaning to make certain by taking necessary precaution.✓ Correct
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.
Explanation
Ensure is a transitive verb meaning to make certain that something will occur or be the case (e.g., 'ensure the safety of the passengers'). Insure is also a transitive verb but specifically means to protect against loss by taking out an insurance policy or by taking necessary precaution against future risk. Both are verbs, not determiners, adjectives, or conjunctions. Option (a) correctly identifies both as transitive verbs with their distinct meanings.
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