Question

read this passage:

in todays world, voting is both a responsibility and something that you should do. many corrupt politicians thrive on low voter turnout and people not voting.

which rewrite best improves this passage while leaving the original meaning intact?

a. voting is both a responsibility and a way for corrupt politicians to thrive.

b. voting prevents corrupt politicians from thriving.

c. voting is a responsibility and a duty. many corrupt politicians thrive on low voter turnout and lack of votes.

d. voting is a responsibility. many corrupt politicians thrive on low voter turnout.

Explanation:

• Option A distorts the original meaning, incorrectly linking voting to corrupt politicians thriving.
• Option B omits the key point that voting is a responsibility, and only addresses one part of the original passage.
• Option C uses redundant terms ("responsibility and a duty") and has awkward phrasing, while not improving the passage effectively.
• Option D retains the core meaning that voting is a responsibility, and correctly states that corrupt politicians thrive on low voter turnout, while streamlining the passage without altering its intent.

Answer:

D. Voting is a responsibility. Many corrupt politicians thrive on low voter turnout.