Choose the statement(s) where the underlined word is used correctly:
(i) A prone is a dried plum.
(ii) He was lying prone on the floor.
(iii) People who eat a lot of fat are prone to heart disease.
Analyzing Correct Usage of 'Prone'
This question tests the correct understanding and usage of the word 'prone' in different contexts. Let's analyze each statement:
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Statement (i): A prone is a dried plum.
The word 'prone' means likely to suffer from or be affected by something, or lying flat, especially face down. A dried plum is called a 'prune'. Therefore, the use of 'prone' here is incorrect. -
Statement (ii): He was lying prone on the floor.
In this context, 'prone' correctly describes a physical position – lying flat on one's stomach, face down. This usage is correct. -
Statement (iii): People who eat a lot of fat are prone to heart disease.
Here, 'prone' is used correctly to mean 'likely' or 'susceptible' to developing a condition (heart disease) due to certain habits (eating a lot of fat). This usage is correct.
Based on the analysis, statements (ii) and (iii) use the word 'prone' correctly.
Final Answer Determination
The statements using 'prone' correctly are (ii) and (iii). Therefore, the correct option is the one that includes only these two statements.
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