Select the option that will improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement'

It is wise to insure one’s home on fire.

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  1. No improvement
  2. by
  3. in
  4. against

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Option 4 : against
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The correct answer is 'against'.

Key Points

  • The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
  • Here, 'against' should be used instead of 'on'.
  • The word 'Insure' is followed by the preposition 'against'.
  • The phrase 'Insure against' means 'to make (something bad) less likely to happen usually by planning and preparing'.
    • Example: Doctors recommend exercising to insure against health problems.
  • The sentence is trying to say that it is wise to protect one's home from fire by planning and preparing.
  • Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 4.

Correct Sentence: It is wise to insure one's home against fire.

Hinglish

  • दिया गया वाक्य व्याकरण की दृष्टि से गलत है।
  • यहाँ 'on' के स्थान पर 'against' का प्रयोग करना चाहिए।
  • 'Insure' शब्द के बाद 'against' preposition आता है।
  • 'Insure against' वाक्यांश का अर्थ है 'योजना बनाकर और तैयारी करके (कुछ बुरा) होने की संभावना कम करना'।
    • Example: Doctors recommend exercising to insure against health problems.
  • वाक्य यह कहने की कोशिश कर रहा है कि योजना और तैयारी करके अपने घर को आग से बचाना बुद्धिमानी है।
  • इसलिए, ऊपर वर्णित बिंदुओं के अनुसार, हम पाते हैं कि सही उत्तर विकल्प 4 है।
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