Question

25 the writers purpose in the passage is which of the following? (a) a to entertain b to persuade c to reflect d to compare and contrast e to classify (b) the writer evidently believes that a a compulsory voting law would be constructive, even if it were loosely enforced b the netherlands and venezuela should never have repealed compulsory voting laws c australia has the highest voter turnout of any nation

Explanation:

The passage discusses voting - related issues in different countries like the US, Australia, Belgium etc. It presents the differences in voting requirements (voluntary vs. compulsory) among these countries. So the writer's purpose is to compare and contrast.

Answer:

(a) D. to compare and contrast
(b) (No passage text provided to fully answer this sub - question. More context is needed to determine what the writer believes.)