Question

Read the sentences.

The event that fooled the public and the authorities was proof of their calculating ways. Their efforts, experience, and resolve are impressive, but the thefts they committed will not be forgotten.

Which word has the closest meaning to calculating as it is used in the first sentence?

1. devious

2. skilled

3. passionate

4. professional

Answer 1

The answer is A.
I did the quiz and it was right.

Answer 2

The correct answer is 1. devious

Step-by-step explanation:

Devious and calculating refer to the ability of being clever but ill-intentioned. A calculating or devious person is able to make a plan to get their own way without paying attention to other people's feelings or thoughts. In the example, we can see contrastive ideas such as efforts and experience vs. theft. A perfect devious action!