Question

1. read the sentence: the detectives astute observations helped solve the case. what does astute most likely mean? confused careless shrewd or perceptive nervous

Explanation:

The word "astute" means having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn that to one's advantage. Shrewd or perceptive are synonyms. Detectives need to be perceptive to solve cases, so "shrewd or perceptive" is the correct meaning.

Answer:

C. Shrewd or perceptive