Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
To insure peace and calm, the government imposed a countrywide curfew for three days.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. To ensure peace and calm.
"To ensure peace and calm" is a grammatically correct and contextually appropriate phrase for expressing the purpose of imposing a curfew.
"Insure" is used in the context of insurance. It means to arrange for compensation in the event of damage or loss.
In this sentence, "ensure" is the more suitable term, meaning to make sure or guarantee peace and calm.