Question

read the passage. despite how sharks are frequently portrayed in movies and on tv, scientists insist that they dont intentionally target humans. people tend to ascribe negative qualities to these misunderstood marine animals as a result of popular misconceptions about them. though shark attacks do occur, they are rare and typically only involve a small number of species. for the most part, sharks approach humans out of either curiosity or confusion, not aggression. for example, some sharks mistake surfboards for seals, as both have a similar shape when viewed from below. what is the meaning of ascribe as used in the passage? offer or suggest create or generate grant or provide attribute or assign

Explanation:

In the context of the passage, "ascribe" means to attribute or assign (negative qualities to sharks). The words "grant", "offer", and "create" do not convey this same meaning of attribution.

Answer:

attribute or assign