Bacteria thrive in moisture.

Meaning: This sentence is saying that bacteria grow well in places that are wet or moist.

Choice of Words: Bacteria are tiny living things that can cause illness. Thrive means to grow or develop well. In is a preposition that means inside or within. Moisture is the presence of water or other liquid in something.

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• Bacteria love sugar from candy.
• Sugar feeds bad bacteria in your mouth.
• Bacteria make acids that attack teeth.
• Plaque forms when bacteria stick to teeth.
• Sweet foods feed bad bacteria.
• She brushed her tongue to remove bacteria.
• Worms wiggled, enjoying the moisture in the soil.
• Worms wriggled, enjoying the moisture in the soil.
• Oil added moisture to the bread.
• Earthworms emerged from the ground, seeking moisture.