Question

Read the excerpt from a persuasive text.

Voting is an essential element of American society, and everyone should exercise their right to vote. If you fail to vote, you are ____ your duty as a citizen and discarding your right to have your voice be heard.

Which word completes the sentence and has the most emotional impact?

overlooking
missing
forgetting
neglecting

Answer 1

Neglecting

oting is an essential element of American society, and everyone should exercise their right to vote. If you fail to vote, you are ____ your duty as a citizen and discarding your right to have your voice be heard.

Which word completes the sentence and has the most emotional impact?

overlooking

missing

forgetting

neglecting

It's too short. Write at least 20 characters to explain it well.

Answer 2

neglecting

Step-by-step explanation:

abandoning your duty as a citizen