Read the excerpt from a persuasive text.

Question

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

The word that completes the sentence and has the most emotional impact is "neglecting."

So the sentence would read: "If you fail to vote, you are neglecting your duty as a citizen and discarding your right to have your voice be heard."

"Neglecting" conveys a stronger sense of responsibility and the weight of failing to act compared to the other options.