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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harmless
harmless

unpredictable
unpredictable

unlikely
unlikely

difficult

unlikely

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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

repaired
repaired

taken apart
taken apart
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taken apart

Use the paragraph to answer the question.

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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quick
quick

steady
steady

inventive
inventive

optimistic
optimistic
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.

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?

(1 point)
Responses

quick
quick

steady
steady

inventive
inventive

optimistic
optimistic
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steady

To understand the meaning of the term "improbable" in this context, we can look at the paragraph provided. The scuba instructor mentioned that seeing a shark was improbable but reassured the group not to panic if they do encounter one. From this information, we can infer that "improbable" means "unlikely" in this context. So, the correct answer is "unlikely".