Meaning and Word Choice Quick Check
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
The scuba instructor said that the occasional nurse shark might swim near the reef, but it is not an aggressive species. Seeing a shark was improbable, but he said not to panic if we do.
What does the term improbable mean in this context?
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unpredictable
unpredictable
unlikely
unlikely
harmless
harmless
difficult
difficult
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unlikely
Meaning and Word Choice Quick Check
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Once they arrive at the junkyard, old cars are dismantled. Their parts are sorted out and organized according to size and value. Small parts are placed in bins, and large parts are placed into piles that make it easier for customers to find things.
What is the meaning of the term dismantled in this context?
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sold
sold
thrown away
thrown away
taken apart
taken apart
repaired
repaired
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taken apart
Dee tried to be consistent with her marathon training. She worked out every other day for months. When it came time to run in the big race, she was more than ready to compete.
What does the term consistent mean in this context?
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inventive
inventive
quick
quick
steady
steady
optimistic
steady
In this context, the term "improbable" means unlikely.
To answer the question, we need to understand the meaning of the term "improbable" in the given context. One way to determine the meaning is by looking at how the word is used in the sentence.
In the sentence, it says, "Seeing a shark was improbable, but he said not to panic if we do." This suggests that seeing a shark is not likely to happen, but in the rare chance that it does, there is no cause for alarm.
Based on this, the correct answer is "unlikely," as it best captures the idea that the occurrence of seeing a shark is not probable or not likely to happen.