In the excerpt, "sterile" refers to an environment that is free from contamination and germs, creating a clean and clinical atmosphere. The words "antiseptic" and "absence of an odor" provide clear context clues that enhance the understanding of "sterile" as being devoid of smell and impurities.
Use the excerpt to complete the activity.
Inside, i was surprised by the lack of hospital smell, although there was another odor or maybe the absence of an odor. The air was antiseptic, sterile. As if there was no atmosphere at all, or I'd caught a cold suddenly and couldn't taste or smell
In 1-2 sentences, explain the meaning of sterile in the excerpt, and tell which words provide the clearest context clue for the word. (2 points)
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wright as a six grader would
In the excerpt, "sterile" means that the place is very clean and free of germs. The words "antiseptic" and "absence of an odor" help show that the air is super clean and doesn't smell like anything at all.
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