Use the context clues in the sentence to answer the question.
The aroma of oregano, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes simmering filled the apartment as Carolyn prepared dinner for her friends.
In the sentence, the word aroma means ______.
(1 point)
Responses
cooking
cooking
spices
spices
smell
food
smell
To answer the question, we need to use the context clues in the sentence. In this case, the context clue is the phrase "filled the apartment," which indicates that something is spreading throughout the apartment. Additionally, the sentence mentions oregano, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes simmering, which suggests that these ingredients are contributing to the spreading smell.
Based on this information, we can determine that the word "aroma" in the sentence means "smell."