Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: 'The patient was diagnosed ___ acute viral hepatitis'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. with
- Step 1: In English medical grammar, the verb 'diagnose' is followed by the preposition 'with' when referencing the disease. Step 2. 'The patient was diagnosed with acute viral hepatitis.' Answer: with. Why not the others: 'diagnosed of' is unidiomatic; 'diagnosed from' is incorrect; 'diagnosed for' is used when testing for a condition, not stating the diagnosis.
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