Dirty surfaces attract germs.

Meaning: Surfaces that are not clean can have germs on them, which can make people sick.

Choice of Words: Dirty means not clean. Surfaces are the outer parts of something. Attract means to make someone or something want to come near. Germs are tiny organisms that can cause disease.

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Unclean areas are appealing to germs.

Meaning: This means that dirty places can make germs come close to them because they like to live in dirty places. Germs can make us sick, so it is important to keep areas clean to avoid getting sick.

Choice of Words: Unclean means not clean and having dirt or other things on it. Areas are spaces or places. Appealing means something that is attractive or interesting. Germs are tiny living things that can make us sick.

Germs like to hang out on dirty surfaces.

Meaning: This means that dirty surfaces are places where germs like to live and spend time. Germs can make us sick, so it is important to keep surfaces clean to avoid getting sick.

Choice of Words: Germs are tiny living things that can make us sick. Like means to enjoy something or find it pleasing. Hang out means to spend time in a place or with someone. Dirty means not clean and having dirt or other things on it. Surfaces are the outside parts of objects that you can touch, like the top of a table or the floor.

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