Explanation:



Meaning of the sentence: The sentence talks about a smell that is coming out from a pot. The question is asking to choose the most appropriate adjective to describe this smell.



Option Analysis:


a) Tempting: Tempting means attractive or enticing. It is usually used to describe something that is tempting someone to do or have something. In this context, it is possible for a smell to be tempting, especially if it is the smell of something delicious that makes one want to eat it. Therefore, this option could be correct.


b) Tasty: Tasty means having a pleasant and flavorable taste. While this option describes the taste of something, not its smell. Therefore, this option is incorrect.


c) Fragrant: Fragrant means having a pleasant and sweet smell. This option could be correct as it is used to describe the smell. However, it is not the most appropriate option in this context as it does not convey the idea of something tempting or appetizing.


d) Sweet: Sweet means having a taste that is sugary or similar to sugar. This option describes the taste of something, not its smell. Therefore, this option is incorrect.



Conclusion: Based on the context of the sentence and the meanings of the options, the most appropriate option to describe the smell coming out of the pot is "tempting".

Tempting