GATE Mechanical 2016 Set 2 | GA Question: 3

Question

Choose the statement $(s)$ where the underlined word is used correctly:

1. A prone is a dried plum.
2. He was lying prone on the floor.
3. People who eat a lot of fat are prone to heart disease.

• A. $(i)$ and $(iii)$ only
• B. $(iii)$ only
• C. $(i)$ and $(ii)$ only
• D. $(ii)$ and $(iii)$ only

Answer 1

3. is correct, Prone means bend to or favouring