GATE CE 2015 Set 2 — Question 2

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasyVocabulary (Words, Idioms, Phrases in Context)Verbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

General Aptitude → Verbal Aptitude → Vocabulary (Words, Idioms, Phrases in Context)

Last updated 5 September 2026

Question

Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly.

Correct answer (B) He <u ensured</u that the company will not have to bear any loss. Solution This question tests the distinction between 'ensure', 'insure', and 'assure'. Ensure means to make certain that something will happen. Insure means to arrange for compensation in the event of damage or loss. Assure means to tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts. Analysis of options: (A) Should be 'assured' (giving confidence to victims). (B) Correct : 'ensured' is used to mean making certain the company won't bear loss. (C) Should be 'insured' (financial protection against accidents). (D) Should be 'assured' (giving confidence to students). Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

Review answer and solution without JavaScript

Interactive answer checking needs JavaScript. The published solution is available below.

Correct answer (B) He <u ensured</u that the company will not have to bear any loss. Solution This question tests the distinction between 'ensure', 'insure', and 'assure'. Ensure means to make certain that something will happen. Insure means to arrange for compensation in the event of damage or loss. Assure means to tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts. Analysis of options: (A) Should be 'assured' (giving confidence to victims). (B) Correct : 'ensured' is used to mean making certain the company won't bear loss. (C) Should be 'insured' (financial protection against accidents). (D) Should be 'assured' (giving confidence to students).

Continue learning with Success Tracker

Use Success Tracker to ask about the reasoning, then try another GATE CE question to check your understanding.

AI-powered practice· Unlimited practice on eligible plans

PYQs with solutions: Attempt available previous-year questions, then compare your reasoning with the worked solution. Coverage varies by stream.
Practice that adapts: Choose a topic, work on weaker areas and bookmark questions to revisit. Your attempts feed your progress tracking.
AI doubt support: Ask follow-up questions about a step or concept while practising, instead of stopping at the final answer.

Unlimited practice is available on eligible plans. Free practice and AI usage have limits; check the current plan allowances before choosing.

This page stays readable without an account. AI responses can be wrong; check them against the solution and source material.