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Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.

Robert ________ Ali of his support.

Option 1: assure

Option 2: ensured

Option 3: insured

Option 4: assured


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Correct Answer: assured


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

"Assure" means to tell someone something confidently to dispel any doubts, and in this sentence, its past form "assured" is the correct choice to maintain the tense consistency in the sentence. According to the context of the sentence, it means that Robert told Ali in a very positive sense, without any doubt, that he has his support.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • "Ensure" means to make something certain to happen.
  • "Insure" means to secure or protect someone against.
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