Question

read the passage and then answer the question. your nose plays an important role in keeping you safe. if food is fragrant, then it is probably good to eat. if food smells bad, however, then it might be spoiled. bad odors can come from molds and bacteria growing on the food. many molds and bacteria can make you sick if you eat them. however, not all molds and bacteria give off odors. so make sure you dont eat food if you dont know that its safe. when in doubt, throw it out! what is the meaning of fragrant as used in the passage? bitter or terrible - smelling burnt hot or spicy pleasant or sweet - smelling

Explanation:

The passage contrasts "fragrant" with "smells bad". Since "smells bad" implies an unpleasant odor, "fragrant" likely means the opposite - a pleasant or sweet - smelling. Also, the context of food being "good to eat" when "fragrant" supports a positive (pleasant - smelling) connotation.

Answer:

pleasant or sweet - smelling