Complete the sentence: Kev's keen insights and ________ comments impressed the judges. Which word completes most positively?

• A. astute
• B. inept
• C. adequate
• D. satisfactory

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is choosing an adjective that mirrors the sharp, perceptive quality of Kev’s insights and describes the comments as equally impressive. Astute means having or showing sharp judgment and keen perception, so “Kev’s keen insights and astute comments” together signal thoughtful, well-considered remarks that would genuinely impress judges. The other options fall short: inept is the opposite of what’s praised, implying clumsy or incompetent comments; adequate and satisfactory are too neutral or mild to match the strong positive impression set by “keen insights.” So astute best completes the sentence, reinforcing a consistent tone of smart, perceptive evaluation.