Benjamin made an awful face when he sniffed the milk in the jug. “This is definitely expired!” he exclaimed.
Which of the following describes the meaning of expired as it used in this sentence?
Options:
Of a high quality
Difficult to replace
Past the date of being safe to drink
Costing a lot of money
The meaning of "expired" in this sentence is "past the date of being safe to drink." Benjamin's reaction indicates that he believes the milk in the jug is no longer safe to consume because it has reached its expiration date. To verify this, you can typically find a printed expiration date on the milk carton or jug. Checking the expiration date is the most reliable way to determine if a product, like milk, is still fresh and safe to consume.
The meaning of "expired" as used in this sentence is "past the date of being safe to drink."
