Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that best defines the word in bold.

Prone

  1. thrown forward

  2. disease

  3. supine

  4. inactive

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Prone means lying in a horizontal position with the face downward (opposite of supine). 'Thrown forward' attempts to capture this positional sense, though the phrasing is awkward.

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