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?

A. unlikely
B. difficult
C. unpredictable
D. harmless

Answer 1

In this context, the term "improbable" means A. unlikely. The scuba instructor is indicating that it is not common to see a nurse shark near the reef, but he is advising not to panic if one does appear.