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.

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?

(1 point)
Responses

harmless
harmless

unpredictable
unpredictable

unlikely
unlikely

difficult

Answer 1

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?

(1 point)
Responses

thrown away
thrown away

taken apart
taken apart

sold
sold

repaired

Answer 2

taken apart

Answer 3

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.

unlikely

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.

taken apart

In this context, the term "improbable" means unlikely. So, seeing a shark near the reef is not likely, but not impossible.