Which sentence uses the underlined academic vocabulary word incorrectly? A. We need to diminish our electricity consumption so we can try to lower our electric bill. B. We can help conserve energy if we diminish the amount of water we use. C. An enduring friendship consists of people whose interests and attitudes are compatible. D. We could tell the baby was arbitrary by how touchy she was; we decided she must be sick.​

Which statement best represents a claim? a.people who do not exercise their right to vote are truly wasting a precious democratic privilege. b.the benefits of mandatory voting in the united states far outweigh the potential drawbacks. c.some countries require people who do not vote in certain elections to pay a moderate fine. d. i would never want to live in a country where it was mandatory to vote in political elections.