Question

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?

(1 point)
Responses

difficult
difficult

harmless
harmless

unpredictable
unpredictable

unlikely
unlikely

Answer 1

is that correct

Answer 2

In this context, the term "improbable" means "unlikely."

Answer 3

Yes, that is correct. In the context of the paragraph, "improbable" means "unlikely," indicating that it is not expected to see a nurse shark swimming near the reef.